Professional Administrator - MHAS

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an experienced Professional Administrator to join Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services. This varied role provides high-quality office administration and secretarial support to leaders and services.

Based in the Manawatū region, you will work with the Administration Lead and Locality Service Managers to deliver projects and support community and clinical services for people experiencing mental health and addiction events.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administration team environment.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Windows and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to connect and collaborate with senior leaders, external partners and frontline employees.
• Excellent word-processing skills and a strong command of written English, including grammar and spelling.
• A collaborative approach, enthusiasm, a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• This varied and challenging role will support leaders and services as they work toward a wellness and recovery-focused model of care.
• You will provide high-quality office administration and secretarial support while using your strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Working alongside the Administration Lead and Locality Service Managers, you will lead and support the effective delivery of projects and initiatives.
• You will work with a diverse and talented team supporting community and clinical services for people experiencing mental health and addiction events.

Skills

Administration experience

MS Office

Communication skills

English writing

Collaborative attitude

Job description

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• Professional Administrator, Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Horowhenua | Permanaent Parttime (0.6 FTE)
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Professional Administrator to join the team.

This varied and challenging role will support leaders and services as they work toward a wellness and recovery-focused model of care. You will provide high-quality office administration and secretarial support while using your strong organisational and time-management skills.

Working alongside the Administration Lead and Locality Service Managers, you will lead and support the effective delivery of projects and initiatives. You will work with a diverse and talented team supporting community and clinical services for people experiencing mental health and addiction events.

About you

• Experience working in an administration team environment.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Windows and Microsoft Office, with an emphasis on Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proven communication skills and the ability to connect and collaborate with senior leaders, external partners and frontline employees.
• Excellent word-processing skills and a strong command of written English, including grammar and spelling.
• A collaborative approach, enthusiasm, a good sense of humour and a can-do attitude.

About the Team/Service

Our services are moving towards a wellness and recovery-focused approach that encourages social, spiritual, physical and environmental interconnectedness. This approach encompasses the aspiration to achieve waiora, including flourishing individuals, whānau and communities, and supports the achievement of whānau whaiora.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke’s Bay.

Employing over 2,500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

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.