Senior Administrator - Prevention - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Join a team of passionate public health professionals
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this leadership role
• Located in: Wellington

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

We have an opportunity available to join our Prevention Directorate, Screening team as a Senior Administrator.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide senior administrative support to the Clinical Director Screening to enable the delivery of high-quality screening services and programmes. Managing overall administrative duties, including coordinating with higher management to identify process and operations improvement.

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 ideally have proven experience in senior administrative support to a number of senior executives and their team to enable the efficient delivery of key services.  You are also able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a timely, and accurate manner.  Your ability to actively champion and gives effect to Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022 and the obligations of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and WAI2575 will make you an ideal candidate for this role.

• Has proven experience in administrative support of a senior leader
• Experience is the health sector is desired
• Understanding of kawa and tikanga and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi & some experience working in partnership with iwi & Māori communities
• Understanding & experience working in partnership with Pacific communities
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the specific relationship under te Tiriti Waitangi, and Te Whatu Ora's role in improving outcomes for iwi and Māori communities
• The ability to work in complex organisations and with diverse stakeholders

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, 28 April 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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