Administrator - Nursing Directorate
- Permanent, full-time role based in Maunu House, on Whangārei Hospital campus
- Play a key role supporting the Nursing Directorate and contributing to programmes and initiatives that strengthen nursing services across Te Tai Tokerau
- Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with opportunities to work alongside senior nursing leaders, support service improvement initiatives, and further develop your professional administrative skills within New Zealand’s largest healthcare organisation
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 an Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative support to the Nurse Director: General and the wider Nursing Directorate. This is a busy and varied role where no two days are the same. You’ll coordinate diaries and meetings, prepare reports and presentations, manage correspondence and documentation, organise events and training activities, and support key programmes of work within the Directorate.
Working closely with nursing leaders and stakeholders across the organisation, you’ll be a trusted point of contact who helps ensure the smooth running of the Directorate. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive administrator who enjoys building relationships, improving processes, and contributing to positive outcomes for staff and the communities we serve.
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About the Team/Service/Location
The Nursing Directorate provides professional leadership and strategic support for nursing services across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau. Based in Whangārei, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to strengthening nursing practice, workforce development, and quality healthcare outcomes for the people of Northland.
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About you
As an experienced administrator, you will be highly organised, adaptable, and able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people.
- Proven experience in an administrative or coordination role supporting a busy team or senior leader
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and diary management systems
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including minute taking and preparation of professional documents
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, confidentiality, equity, and delivering a high standard of customer service
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 27 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at 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.
