Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS) at Health NZ Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha Canterbury is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our community. Our vision and goals are rooted in building a trusted and well-connected health system, prioritizing team engagement, and fostering collaboration across our health systems.
As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 5/Profile5.
For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:
PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)
Join our team to contribute to a purposeful, innovative, and supportive environment.
This position is based at Hillmorton.
Role Responsibility:
As Personal Assistant (PA) to the General Manager (GM) and Operations Manager (OM), you will support the GM’s Office and Divisional Leadership Team in the following ways:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the GM and OM, including diary coordination, minute-taking, agenda preparation, and travel arrangements.
• Act as a liaison, linking the GM’s Office with activities across various services and sites.
• Support the DLT in achieving SMHS’s strategic objectives.
• Manage communications to and from the GM’s office.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience Essential:
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Accountability for your actions and a results-driven approach.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and the ability to show initiative.
• A commitment to quality outcomes.
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with management, stakeholders, and staff.
• A high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• A proactive approach to feedback and relationship building.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the health sector and are looking for a role that enables you to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply!
Mō mātou | About Us
“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do”
We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.
The culture at Health NZ Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Values):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

Ngā hua | Benefits of working at Health New Zealand
When you work at Health NZ, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Health NZ, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self
Tono ināianei | Apply Now
Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore please apply directly on our career site here.
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.
Contact Kerri Mc Carthy on Kerri.Mc Carthy@tewhatuora.govt.nz for additional information.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Health NZ Canterbury, there could be a place for you!
Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within the Health NZ Canterbury Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!
Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.