Executive Assistant, Strategy, Policy and Legislation at Ministry of Health, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Skilled EA/Administrator required to provide exceptional executive support
• Play a key role in supporting exciting changes for New Zealand's health system
• Salary midpoint of $68,064, actual salary dependent on your experience

Ko wai mātou - About Us

At Manatū Hauora we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters, and have a renewed focus on the future, to ensure New Zealanders are cared for by a health system that is innovative, future focussed and world leading.

Ko tōu ake mahi - What You'll Do

In this busy and varied role, you will be providing comprehensive administrative and executive support to a Group Manager within the Senior Leadership Team of the Strategy, Policy and Legislation Directorate along with providing administrative support to the wider team.

You will manage the diary and email of the Group Manager, scheduling in meetings and assisting with email correspondence. You will assist with the preparations of reports, responses and presentations and contribute to the larger work programme the team are responsible for delivering. You will regularly connect with the other EA's within the Directorate, partnering and collaborating to support the wider Senior Leadership Team wherever possible.

Relationship management is a key component of this role, you will be in your element getting to know internal and external stakeholders providing them with the highest level of service.

Ko ngā pukenga ōu - What You'll Bring

• Excellent people skills including being approachable and personable
• Experience in providing executive administrative support
• Advanced administrative skills and knowledge of financial processes
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate with others
• Excellent time and task management, anticipating and managing issues before they arise

He aha ta tatou kawe mai - What We Bring

Flexibility – We understand everyone is different and treat most roles as flexible

Inclusivity – Our Values help us to provide a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace

Wellbeing – Our people can be themselves, are supported and able to perform well in their roles 

Purpose – Our mahi is nationally significant and is improving the lives of New Zealanders

Ngā Uaratanga – Our Values

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities to achieve pae ora – healthy futures for all New Zealanders.

Manaakitanga –We show care, inclusion, respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other

Kaitiakitanga –We preserve and maintain an environment that enables our people to thrive

Whakapono –We have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

Kōkiri ngātahi – We commit and work together towards a common purpose

Me pēhea te tono - How to Apply

To view the position description and apply, please follow the online process at our Careers Website. If you have any questions, email our Recruitment Team. Applications close Friday, 9 June 2023.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference could bring to us. Please let us know if there is any support we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.