Executive Assistant

• Permanent full-time role based in Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland
• Be the trusted support behind two busy senior leaders
• Bring your organisation, initiative and people skills to a role with plenty of variety

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're looking for a confident, organised and approachable Executive Assistant to provide high-quality executive support to two Managers within Planning, Funding & Outcomes. You'll be a trusted partner to both leaders, helping them stay focused on their priorities while ensuring the day-to-day details are taken care of whilst taking ownership of a broad range of executive and administrative support.

This is a role where no two days are quite the same. You'll have plenty of variety, work with people right across the organisation and have the opportunity to really understand the work happening around you.

Ultimately, you'll be someone the Managers can rely on - anticipating what's coming, keeping things moving and making their working lives that little bit easier.

You'll have the opportunity to build strong relationships across a large organisation, broaden your understanding of the health system and bring your own ideas and initiative to a role where your contribution really matters.

About you

You'll be an experienced EA who is comfortable working in a busy and complex environment and enjoys being the person who brings order, calm and organisation to a fast-moving day.

You'll bring:

• Previous experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and keep things on track.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to build rapport and make people feel comfortable approaching you.
• A high level of discretion and professionalism when working with confidential or sensitive information.
• Initiative and a proactive approach - you'll see what needs doing and get on with it.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel.
• The ability to work independently while also being a collaborative and supportive team member.
• Familiarity with office administration, financial processes and working within established policies and procedures.
• The adaptability and resilience to work effectively through change and uncertainty.

Experience within the health or government sector would be an advantage, as would an understanding of putting Te Tiriti o Waitangi into action. Relevant administration qualifications are also desirable.

Working at 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 11:59PM Sunday 27 September 2026. For further information, please contact Lynda Francis on [email protected]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.