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Personal Assistant (Mental Health & Addictions)
- 0.8 FTE / Permanent
- 64 hours per fortnight
- Nelson location
- Vibrant customer-centric and passionate PA
- Several years of PA/Secretarial experience at a senior level is desirable
- Opportunity to make a real difference
Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough 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.
Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)
We are looking for an extraordinary PA to proactively support and work alongside our General Manager Mental Health and Addictions and services. This role is based at Corporate Office Braemar Site Nelson Hospital, and you will engage daily with our people at every level of the organisation.
The salary for this position is $74,090 to $81,864 per annum pro rata based on a full-time position.
Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)
We are looking for an experienced and energetic self-starter with confidence, a vibrant personality, a sense of humour and a passion to make a real difference to enable our communities to live well, stay well and get well. You will bring several years of experience in a similar role ideally within the health sector, or other complex environments.
Your communication skills will be second to none, so too your commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will display confidence in prioritising your own workflow and managing your deadlines. You will be working as part of a high performing team and will consistently display confidentiality and discretion.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.
Key requirements for this position include:
- An experienced and positive outlook with a real desire to help people
- Advanced organisational and planning ability
- Ability to remain calm in high demand situations
- Proven experience of minute taking, diary management
- Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and a proactive approach
- A willingness to be flexible, innovative and undertake other duties as required
- Empathy and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds
- An enquiring mind and desire to grow
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
You will pride yourself on being one step ahead of your Manager. If you believe you are up for the challenge and have the background, skills, expertise and passion that we are looking for, get in touch! We would love to hear from you.
Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson’s and Marlborough’s largest employer supporting the health and wellbeing of over 150,000 citizens across the region.
Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference.
We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)
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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position)
In return for your expertise, energy and passion we offer you a role where every day will be energising and diverse, with a bit of humour thrown in to combat a sometimes challenging, but satisfying role.
At Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.
Nelson is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery. For more information on the Nelson/Tasman region visit http://www.nelsonnz.com/
Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)
For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on sonja.rae@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.
For role specific information please contact Selwyn Mason, Interim General Manager Mental Health & Addictions on selwyn.mason@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position.
https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz
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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.
Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.
He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.
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