Job Description
Based in Auckland, Permanent Full-time
Thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment where your initiative and high-quality work make a visible impact
Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, trust, and your ability to get things done
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.
About the Role
Are you a proactive senior administrative professional who excels at staying two steps ahead?
We are seeking a dedicated Business Support professional to provide high-quality, executive-level support to our Pacific Health clinical structure at a national, regional and district level.
In this pivotal role, you will be the "engine room" of the senior leadership team. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate critical team operations, support various projects and handle sensitive information with total discretion. This isn't just about keeping things running; it's about foreshadowing business needs and building the systems that help our senior leadership team succeed.
As the primary point of contact for the National Chief Pacific Health, you will:
coordinate and manage the Pacific Health clinical structure at a national, regional and district/local level
coordinate the Fatu Fono Ola - Pacific Health Senate meetings, including agenda setting, invitations, papers, minutes, tracking actions and communications
manage programmes and actions within the Pacific pipeline to ensure the projects and activities are on-track and within the agreed timeframe
provide day to day administration support to ensure the team's work is delivered on time and to a high-quality standard.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This role sits within the Pacific Health Directorate within Health NZ. The team is dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific communities through strategic planning, effective funding allocation, workforce development and strong partnerships with providers and stakeholders. As part of this collaborative and impact-driven team, you will contribute to initiatives that support equitable access to healthcare and culturally responsive services.
About you
You are a driven self-starter who excels in fast-paced environments and takes pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work. You approach challenges with a solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to make sound decisions. With strong interpersonal skills, you communicate clearly and credibly with senior leaders and external stakeholders, building trust and rapport with ease. Highly organised and adaptable, you manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail.
If you're looking to join a professional, collaborative environment where your organisational expertise directly enables leadership success and your contribution truly matters, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Experience: High performance in coordinating and facilitating projects or programmes of work utilising software systems for effectiveness and efficiency, using initiative and agility to maximise performance
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral), diplomacy, negotiation, interpersonal skills to influence, inspire and motivate others, including staff, clinicians and stakeholders
Community Partnerships: Demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific Peoples Communities; conversant in/a level of/committed to learning Samoan, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Niuean, Fijian, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan, or Kiribati will be preferential
Discretion: A proven track record of handling highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
Initiative: The ability to work autonomously, troubleshoot non-routine issues, and develop new procedures where gaps exist.
Working for 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 Wednesday, 18 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
Thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment where your initiative and high-quality work make a visible impact
Join a collaborative team that values professionalism, trust, and your ability to get things done
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.
About the Role
Are you a proactive senior administrative professional who excels at staying two steps ahead?
We are seeking a dedicated Business Support professional to provide high-quality, executive-level support to our Pacific Health clinical structure at a national, regional and district level.
In this pivotal role, you will be the "engine room" of the senior leadership team. You will manage complex schedules, coordinate critical team operations, support various projects and handle sensitive information with total discretion. This isn't just about keeping things running; it's about foreshadowing business needs and building the systems that help our senior leadership team succeed.
As the primary point of contact for the National Chief Pacific Health, you will:
coordinate and manage the Pacific Health clinical structure at a national, regional and district/local level
coordinate the Fatu Fono Ola - Pacific Health Senate meetings, including agenda setting, invitations, papers, minutes, tracking actions and communications
manage programmes and actions within the Pacific pipeline to ensure the projects and activities are on-track and within the agreed timeframe
provide day to day administration support to ensure the team's work is delivered on time and to a high-quality standard.
About the Team/Service/ Location
This role sits within the Pacific Health Directorate within Health NZ. The team is dedicated to improving health outcomes for Pacific communities through strategic planning, effective funding allocation, workforce development and strong partnerships with providers and stakeholders. As part of this collaborative and impact-driven team, you will contribute to initiatives that support equitable access to healthcare and culturally responsive services.
About you
You are a driven self-starter who excels in fast-paced environments and takes pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work. You approach challenges with a solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to make sound decisions. With strong interpersonal skills, you communicate clearly and credibly with senior leaders and external stakeholders, building trust and rapport with ease. Highly organised and adaptable, you manage competing priorities without losing attention to detail.
If you're looking to join a professional, collaborative environment where your organisational expertise directly enables leadership success and your contribution truly matters, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Experience: High performance in coordinating and facilitating projects or programmes of work utilising software systems for effectiveness and efficiency, using initiative and agility to maximise performance
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills (written and oral), diplomacy, negotiation, interpersonal skills to influence, inspire and motivate others, including staff, clinicians and stakeholders
Community Partnerships: Demonstrate previous successful partnership with Pacific Peoples Communities; conversant in/a level of/committed to learning Samoan, Cook Island Māori, Tongan, Niuean, Fijian, Tokelauan, Tuvaluan, or Kiribati will be preferential
Discretion: A proven track record of handling highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity.
Initiative: The ability to work autonomously, troubleshoot non-routine issues, and develop new procedures where gaps exist.
Working for 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 Wednesday, 18 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett at [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Business Support - Pacific Senate - Auckland position is now open for candidates interested in the Operations Executive Jobs sector. This role in Manukau City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operations Executive Jobs is a plus.
