Executive Assistant to the Regional P&C Officer - Te Manawa Taki

Hamilton based
Permanent, part time (0.5FTE)
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

The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant to the Regional People and Culture Officer, Te Manawa Taki Region is to provide high quality, timely, one-to-one support including working with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.

The Regional People & Culture is a third-tier role within Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora reporting to the Executive Regional Director Te Manawa Taki with a dotted line to the Executive National Director People & Culture, Health & Safety and is part of Te Manawa Taki Region as well as People and Culture national Senior Leadership Team.

The Regional People & Culture Officer leads the People and Culture function for the region, and this role provides support to interface with the Executive Regional Director, Te Manawa Taki Region Senior Leadership Team, Group Director Operations, National P&C SLT, Directors HR Operations and the wider Te Manawa Taki Region P&C team. It also supports critical governance and forums, including managing the agenda and papers. Forums include but not limited to P&C related committees in the region, union joint consultative forums and others as required.

About you

You bring proven experience supporting a senior leader (Tier 3 or equivalent) within a large and complex Government department. Comfortable operating at pace, you understand the importance of discretion, judgement and professionalism when working at an executive level.

Highly organised and proactive, you are skilled in complex calendar management, coordinating meetings across multiple stakeholders, and ensuring senior leaders are fully briefed and prepared. Juggling competing priorities comes naturally, and you anticipate needs before they arise.

Confident with financial administration, you can process invoices, reconcile payments and provide accurate financial reporting as required. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy mean nothing slips through the cracks.

Above all, you are dependable, adaptable and take pride in enabling senior leaders to focus on strategic priorities while you manage the operational detail behind the scenes.

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 Sunday, 17 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Matt Kelly at matt.kelly@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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