Personal Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty – Tauranga, North Island
EOI - Personal Assistant to the Chief Medical Officer
Employment Type: Fixed-Term or Secondment until the end of 2024 – 0.5 FTE
Tauranga based
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free onsite parking!
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. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.
He Korero mo te turanga - About the Role
Fixed-term or secondment opportunity available until the end of 2024 to support our Chief Medical Officer based at Tauranga Hospital.
The primary purpose of the Personal Assistant is to provide high quality, timely, one-to-one support to the Chief Medical Officer. This job exists to support and extend the capacity of the Chief Medical Officer in all clinical and managerial administration planning and coordination, general management and reporting tasks that the Chief Medical Officer undertakes. Absolute confidentiality is imperative in much of the clinical and HR information the post-holder will handle, as well as dealing with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature. Equally, this position has a key role in promoting optimal information sharing with the wider Senior Medical Staff group.
He korero mou - About You
The successful candidate will have extensive work experience as a Personal/Executive Assistant within the Health sector, and ideally a relevant graduate qualification. As a self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work, you will also have excellent relationship-building skills in order to navigate communications with the BOP Leadership Team, the General Director of Operations, Medical Leads, Heads of Departments, as well as wider Government and Community Agencies. If you are methodical by nature, confident in your communicative skills and masterful at juggling conflicting priorities and demands, ensure you apply to this expression of interest today.
Mo Tatou – About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatane. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatane, Kawerau and Opotiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
In-house professional development
Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
Free flu vaccinations
Free onsite parking
Discounts (with local businesses)
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
You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click "APPLY NOW." For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. For additional information or to arrange a confidential chat, please contact Stephanie Joblin via email: ******
Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty commitment to child protection, you will be subject to 'safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.
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