Executive Assistant to Two Leaders – Trusted Partner

New Zealand Government Joba; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two senior leaders in Wellington. You will manage competing priorities, coordinate across multiple teams, and safeguard confidential information while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will review and quality-check correspondence, briefing papers, and funding documents, acting as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders or executives is essential.
• Ability to manage complex priorities and confidential information with sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high-quality documentation and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted partner to two senior leaders and manage competing priorities.
• Be the first point of contact for stakeholders and connect across teams.
• Review and quality-check correspondence, reports, briefing papers, and funding documentation before they are sent.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

High-quality documentation

Communication

Relationship management

Proactivity

Independent yet collaborative

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Executive Assistant to support two senior leaders in Wellington. You will manage competing priorities, coordinate across multiple teams, and safeguard confidential information while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

You will review and quality-check correspondence, briefing papers, and funding documents, acting as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders.