Executive Assistant at Ministry of Health, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Wellington based | Full-time
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Salary range of $65,002 - $86,670 depending on experience

What you'll do - Ko tōu ake mahi

We're looking for an Executive Assistant to join our Performance & Governance group, providing high-quality support to three senior leaders. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the centre of a busy and influential team, helping leaders stay focused on delivering work that supports better health outcomes for New Zealanders.

You'll be a trusted partner who keeps things running smoothly behind the scenes, balancing competing priorities, building strong relationships, and ensuring key activities, meetings, and commitments stay on track.

• Provide proactive executive support to three senior leaders, managing diaries, communications, priorities, and day-to-day coordination.
• Coordinate meetings, events, travel, and key deliverables, ensuring actions, deadlines, and commitments remain on track.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, correspondence, and briefing materials while building strong relationships across the Ministry and wider health sector.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing administrative processes, collaborating with leadership support teams, and helping deliver the group's work programme.

What you'll bring - Ko ngā pūkenga ōu

• Experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or in a similar support role, ideally with an understanding of the machinery of government and public sector environments.
• Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, think ahead, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the confidence to build effective relationships and work with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, using initiative, sound judgement, and advanced Microsoft Office skills to support senior leaders while maintaining a high level of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality.

About the Ministry

As the Government's lead advisor on health, we help shape the future of New Zealand's health system through policy, regulation and monitoring. Join a team that makes a real difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealanders while working in a supportive, inclusive environment that values wellbeing, growth and development.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to an accessible and respectful recruitment process.

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono mai

Applications close Midnight Sunday 18th October 2026.

Click here to view the position description. Please follow the online process at our Careers Website to apply. Please ensure you upload a CV and covering letter with all applications. If you have any questions, email the recruitment team at recruitment@health.govt.nz.

Please note: We are reviewing applications as they come in and interviews may take place during the advertising period. Please note if we receive a high number of applications this job may close prior to the closing date.