Personal Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Personal Assistant

Clinical Support Services Manager and Clinical Governance Manager

Rotorua Hospital

Permanent, Fulltime (Monday to Friday)

The Lakes District services a population of 120,000 and covers the areas from Rotorua to Tongariro National Park including Taupō/Tūrangi and community.  Lakes District operates two hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, and a wide range of community services. Lakes provides friendly, high performing services where you can learn and grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for applicants for a senior administrator to move into Personal Assistant role working across two service teams.  The role is based in Rotorua and offers the benefits of living in a modern city with a reputation for great restaurants, tourism, and adventure activities.  You will be living in an area with reasonably priced housing around lakes, mountains and rivers with mountain biking on the town boundary, and all within easy reach of great beaches and skiing. 

The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that addresses inequities and serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The PA position reports to the Chief Allied Health Science and Technical (CAHST)/Clinical Support Services(CSS) Manager and the Clinical Governance Quality & Risk (CGQR) Manager Te Whatu Ora Lakes. These services work closely with Allied Health, Diagnostic Services and Clinical Governance and with a broad range of stakeholders including Service Managers, Clinicians and Administrators. 

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts with local businesses, and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

About you

Key attributes for the appointee include:

Strong time management and organisational skills

Ability to take minutes, create agendas and manage diaries

Strong numeracy, verbal and writing skills

Excellent presentation skills

The ability to work collaboratively

Self-motivation and initiative

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

A sense of humour

A commitment to quality patient care, kindness and compassion

Resilience, the ability to be flexible, and to deliver consistently and in a timely manner

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and reducing inequities in health outcomes

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How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. 

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.