Administration LDSS

Administrator / Secretarial Support, Live Life Disability Support, Fixed Term 6 months

• Along with support from the team and a collegial working environment you’ll also enjoy a variety of administration and customer service work
• Your work will make a real difference benefiting the people we support.  

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

As Administrator / Secretarial Support, you will provide administration support across our Live Life Disability Support Service, including Managers, Service Leads, Support staff and Team Leaders enabling them to focus more on their roles supporting people to live the best possible life.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Data entry;
• Laminating;
• Minuting meetings;
• Answering phone calls;
• Photocopying and scanning;
• Monthly administration team checks;
• Processing visa receipt envelopes;
• Approving visa purchases (online);
• Typing, saving and printing of documents;
• Customer Service, including greeting people and liaising with office staff/managers;
• Manage the admin email inbox, such as assigning, actioning and filing;
• General office tasks such as organising work, tidying, checking stationery supplies, top up printer paper, meeting assistance;
• Other Tasks as assigned by the Team Leader Administration Support.

You will also be expected to assist the other administrators by covering periods of leave and sickness. 

Hours to be negotiated, 20 hours per week Monday to Friday. 

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Live Life Disability Support (LLDS) provides support to people who have disabilities to live great lives in the Nelson Marlborough community. 

We support people to manage their day to day lives in ways and at times that work for them. The people we support have a wide range of abilities, gifts, and challenges. We actively encourage people to pursue their dreams and try out new experiences. 

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As Administrator / Secretarial Support, you will:

• Be team focussed and will thrive in a fast paced role;
• Enjoy the challenge of managing last minute changes, whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy;
• Have previous administration and secretarial experience;
• Have an intermediate or high level of computer literacy including Microsoft applications;
• The ability to work autonomously.

Experience with hospital management systems/databases would be advantageous.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

If you believe you have the skills and personal attributes we're seeking, and you enjoy working in a fast paced, supportive environment, we look forward to receiving your application. 

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 30 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Michael Nicholson (Senior Administrator) at michael.nicholson@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-100

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

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

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