Executive Assistant, Adult Rehabilitation & Health of Older People (ARHOP)

• Join a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Monday to Friday | 40 hours a week
• Based at Middlemore Hospital

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

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to provide high-level executive and operational support to the Clinical Director and General Manager of Adult Rehabilitation Health of Older People (ARHOP).

You will play an important role in keeping the leadership team organised and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service. This includes managing priorities, coordinating meetings and communications, monitoring deadlines and actions, supporting projects and events, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

You will also provide leadership and support to the ARHOP Personal Assistant and work collaboratively with the wider Counties Manukau Executive Assistants group.

About You

You are a highly organised, adaptable and proactive administration professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and supporting senior leaders. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to confidently manage competing priorities.

To be successful, you will ideally have:

• At least 4 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or in a similar senior support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work effectively across teams and build positive relationships.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with sound judgement and initiative.
• High-level Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Health sector experience is desirable.
• A current, clean New Zealand driver's licence.

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a busy and rewarding healthcare environment, we would love to hear from you.

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 all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. To review the position description please ''click here'' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email Tangi.Namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

 Closing Date: 8th September 2026