Administration Coordinator - Hamilton - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Provide essential administration and coordination support to a busy public health team.
• Make a meaningful contribution to better health outcomes across Aotearoa
• Full-time, fixed-term contract until May 2027 based in Hamilton

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

As an Administration Coordinator within the National Public Health Service, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality public health services by providing efficient administrative and coordination support to a busy team. This varied role involves managing day-to-day administration activities, coordinating meetings and documentation, supporting financial and procurement processes, maintaining business systems and records, and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders. Working in a collaborative environment, you will help keep operations running smoothly, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and support the team to achieve its work programme and improve health outcomes for communities across Aotearoa.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work 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 a highly organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment. With strong coordination and relationship-building skills, you can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and professionalism. You enjoy supporting teams to succeed, are confident working across a range of systems and processes, and are committed to continuous improvement. You bring a collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in administration or coordination, supporting leaders and teams in a complex environment.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity and health outcomes for Māori, Pacific peoples, and all communities.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality service

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 Tuesday, 18 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at Maria.Bennett1@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.