Administrator - Mental Health and Addictions Services

Based in Whangārei at the newly refurbished Manaia House
Permanent, part-time role working 24 hours per week
We ensure every member of our team has the opportunity to develops, grow and stay inspired!
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 serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role

In this role, you will provide support to the management function of Mental Health and Addictions Services (MHAS) and participate as an effective administrative team member to ensure the consistent functioning of MHAS.

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About the Team/Service/Location

This role is based at the recently refurbished Manaia House which consolidates community mental health and addictions services that were previously spread across four separate locations in Whangārei.

We are a close-knit team committed to quality improvement, staff wellbeing and working collaboratively across services and are committed to ongoing professional and cultural development.

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About you

The successful applicant will:

Be an experienced administrator with proven administrative and organisation skills
Have an understanding of working within a diverse team
Be able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Have experience and excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and technology including excellent keyboard skills, including speed, accuracy, layout and presentation.
Clean and valid full drivers licence
Whilst not essential, applicants with previous experience in mental health services or the health sector will be highly desired.

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 26 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera, NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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