Pou Whakaturuki Executive Assistant
| Location | New Plymouth, Taranaki |
| Listed | Mon 2 Nov, 5:05 pm |
| Type | Full time, Permanent |
| Reference | TAR07077 |
Pou Whakaturuki Executive Assistant
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Full-time | 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
Enjoy a well-run calendar, a clear inbox and minutes people actually use? Here is an opportunity to make those skills count. As Pou Whakarite, you will help keep Te Pa Harakeke organised, prepared and responsive so the directorate spends more time delivering for whanau Maori.
At Te Pa Harakeke, our vision is Together we ensure our MOKOPUNA inherit a better tomorrow. Good coordination helps us follow through on that commitment, from the meetings we prepare to the actions we complete.
You will work closely with Pouwhakahaere, the Chief Maori Health and Equity Officer, and support the wider directorate. Your contribution will be visible in the details: deadlines met, decisions recorded, information easy to find and enquiries reaching the right person without unnecessary delay.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to a health system that works for all.
About the role
This is a trusted administrative and coordination role. You will manage diary commitments and meeting requests, prepare agendas and correspondence, organise hui and travel, take accurate minutes, maintain action registers and follow up with the people responsible. You will help Pouwhakahaere stay focused on priorities while keeping colleagues informed and work moving.
You will keep shared files, records and documents organised, with clear naming and version control. You will use Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint or OneDrive. You will also support directorate inboxes, agreed referral processes and Whaiora accommodation administration.
Please click here to view the position description
About the team, service, and location
You will join Te Pa Harakeke, the Maori Health and Equity Directorate, and work across its Maori health and equity, whanau experience and Pou Hapai functions. You will work directly with Pouwhakahaere and alongside the Pou Manukura, kaimahi and partners across the health system.
Based in New Plymouth, you will be part of a directorate focused on meaningful improvement for whanau Maori in Taranaki. This role is about bringing order to busy work, responding well to people and following through on commitments.
About you
Proven administration or executive support experience, with confidence managing competing deadlines and a busy diary.
Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including shared inboxes, professional documents, spreadsheets and organised digital filing systems.
Ability to coordinate meetings, prepare clear agendas, record accurate minutes promptly and track actions through to completion.
Excellent written communication, attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
Initiative, calm organisation and respectful relationships with whanau, iwi partners and colleagues, supported by an understanding of tikanga Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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 serve our communities.
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply, select Apply now on the Health New Zealand careers portal. Applications close Monday 16th November 2026. For questions about the role, contact Tamati Neho, Chief Maori Health and Equity Officer, at tamati.neho@tdhb.org.nz
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and recruitment may progress before the closing date.
New Plymouth, Taranaki
Full-time | 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week
Enjoy a well-run calendar, a clear inbox and minutes people actually use? Here is an opportunity to make those skills count. As Pou Whakarite, you will help keep Te Pa Harakeke organised, prepared and responsive so the directorate spends more time delivering for whanau Maori.
At Te Pa Harakeke, our vision is Together we ensure our MOKOPUNA inherit a better tomorrow. Good coordination helps us follow through on that commitment, from the meetings we prepare to the actions we complete.
You will work closely with Pouwhakahaere, the Chief Maori Health and Equity Officer, and support the wider directorate. Your contribution will be visible in the details: deadlines met, decisions recorded, information easy to find and enquiries reaching the right person without unnecessary delay.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to a health system that works for all.
About the role
This is a trusted administrative and coordination role. You will manage diary commitments and meeting requests, prepare agendas and correspondence, organise hui and travel, take accurate minutes, maintain action registers and follow up with the people responsible. You will help Pouwhakahaere stay focused on priorities while keeping colleagues informed and work moving.
You will keep shared files, records and documents organised, with clear naming and version control. You will use Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint or OneDrive. You will also support directorate inboxes, agreed referral processes and Whaiora accommodation administration.
Please click here to view the position description
About the team, service, and location
You will join Te Pa Harakeke, the Maori Health and Equity Directorate, and work across its Maori health and equity, whanau experience and Pou Hapai functions. You will work directly with Pouwhakahaere and alongside the Pou Manukura, kaimahi and partners across the health system.
Based in New Plymouth, you will be part of a directorate focused on meaningful improvement for whanau Maori in Taranaki. This role is about bringing order to busy work, responding well to people and following through on commitments.
About you
Proven administration or executive support experience, with confidence managing competing deadlines and a busy diary.
Strong Microsoft 365 skills, including shared inboxes, professional documents, spreadsheets and organised digital filing systems.
Ability to coordinate meetings, prepare clear agendas, record accurate minutes promptly and track actions through to completion.
Excellent written communication, attention to detail, discretion and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
Initiative, calm organisation and respectful relationships with whanau, iwi partners and colleagues, supported by an understanding of tikanga Maori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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 serve our communities.
We welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply, select Apply now on the Health New Zealand careers portal. Applications close Monday 16th November 2026. For questions about the role, contact Tamati Neho, Chief Maori Health and Equity Officer, at tamati.neho@tdhb.org.nz
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and recruitment may progress before the closing date.
