Personal Assistant – Te Pūriri o Te Ora Cancer and Blood Service

Stimulating and varied senior executive support role

• Permanent, full-time position
• Broad scope with opportunities for growth and development
• Central Auckland location

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 Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Te Pūriri o Te Ora Directorate Leadership Team.

This is a fast-paced and varied role where no two days are the same. You will use your excellent organisational, communication and relationship skills to keep things running smoothly, manage competing priorities and provide trusted support to senior leaders.

Based at Auckland City Hospital, Te Pūriri o Te Ora Regional Cancer and Blood Service is the leading provider of cancer care across the Auckland region, serving a diverse population of approximately 1.7 million people.

You will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support, including diary and email management, meeting coordination, correspondence and day-to-day office support, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.

For further information, please refer to the position description

About You

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in a senior administration or Personal Assistant role
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Initiative, sound judgement and the ability to work autonomously
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and confidentiality
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement
• Excellent Microsoft Office and Zoom skills
• A collaborative, flexible and professional approach

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora -Kia ora from our team!

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the biggest cancer and blood service within Aotearoa, providing care to approximately 40% of the country. We provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Āwhinatia Te Tangata (specialist Māori Health team), Cancer Support Team (specialist psychological and social support), Research, Genetics Services, and the NZ Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Service.

The values that underpin the way we care and work with patients, whānau and kaimahi across Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whānau including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.

• We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all. Kia ora!
• For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here

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 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley Recruitment Consultant at jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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