Senior Administration Support - Auckland - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to improved health outcomes through a commitment to communities
• Provide high-level administrative and executive support to senior leadership
• Permanent, full-time position based in Auckland

About the Role

As a Senior Administration Support professional, you will play a key role in providing high-quality administrative and coordination support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the team. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will manage a range of administrative functions, support service delivery, and contribute to an efficient and effective working environment.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored. 

About you

You are an experienced Senior Administration Support professional with strong organisational skills and a proven ability to support senior leaders in a busy environment. You build effective relationships, manage competing priorities, and are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving outcomes for Māori and Pacific communities. You will have public health administration experience in communicable diseases, environmental health and/or compliance.

• Bring 3+ years' experience in a senior administrative role and experience supporting senior leaders.
• Hold a relevant qualification or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in practice.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Work effectively with Māori and Pacific communities.
• Manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Show initiative, accountability, professionalism, and integrity.
• Contribute to a safe, positive, and collaborative workplace.
• Have health sector experience (desirable).
• Full Driver's Licence

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.    

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 19 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz