Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. Te whiwhinga mahi The Opportunity The Executive Assistant role is to provide high quality, timely, executive support to the Chief of Assurance Audit & Risk through provision of advice, being a central point of contact for the team, and dealing appropriately with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. This is a permanent full time position, based in Auckland. Mou About you You will be a skilled Executive Assistant with experience at this level in a large, complex organisation or government agency. Your ability to bring your critical thinking and sound judgement to support your Tier 2 executive and their team will be key. Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, will be critical to success in this vital role. Nga pukenga me nga wheako Skills and experience An understanding of Maori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Outlook & Microsoft Teams. Excellent organisational skills along with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities, and meet deadlines whilst preserving the highest levels of accuracy and confidentiality. Be a team player with a great sense of humour and when required, trusted to manage issues of a sensitive nature confidentially. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with senior officials and with health sector leaders. Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action. Ka kawea e koe You will bring : A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth Ko te mahi e tika ana mo te ao hurihuri nei Work that suits today's ever-changing world Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to work from where you are. To matou whakahaere ki te tika, te rereketanga, me te whai wahi mai Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system. At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whanau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Maori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system Maori, Pacific and Disabled People. To turanga i roto i Te Whatu Ora Your place in Te Whatu Ora When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. Me pehea te tuku tono How to apply To view the position description and / or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click APPLY NOW. For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Judy Chappell, Senior Recruitment Conslutant by emailing ******. #J-18808-Ljbffr