Coordinator, Disability - Office of the Chief Executive

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it…

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The purpose of the Coordinator / Team Administrator role is to

• Provide day to day administration support
• Maintain the contact lists for the various communities of expertise
• Set up and oversee events and internal / external meetings (could be in person or online)
• Oversee the service mailbox
• Undertake / coordinate projects
• Creates / collates promotional material

Mōu | About you

Effective communication skills are key in this role. You will need to demonstrate not only clear and concise communication but also an ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. This includes being an active listener, approachable, and adept at fostering strong interpersonal relationships.

You'll bring your strong planning, organising and attention to detail skills to this role. This involves the ability to plan and prioritise tasks, ensuring timely deliver and adherence to required standards. Being well-organised, along with a keen eye for detail, is essential for success in this role.

Dealing with ambiguity is another key competency, you should be comfortable working effectively during times of uncertainty and change. This ability ensures adaptability and resilience, qualities necessary for navigating the dynamic landscape of healthcare and community services.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Proven experience in administration
• Experience organising events in person and online
• Experience with creation and collation of content for social media.
• A good working knowledge of MS software.

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to achieving disability equity in health
• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Matt Kelly at careers@health.govt.nz