Personal Assistant to CMO&Chief Nurse, Nelson

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. Personal Assistant to CMO&Chief Nurse Nelson Hospital 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) Permanent, full-time Customer-centric and passionate PA Several years of PA/Secretarial experience Accuracy and attention to detail Opportunity to make a real difference About the Role Here at Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough) we are looking for an extraordinary PA to proactively support and work alongside our Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nurse. This role is based at Nelson Hospital, and you will engage daily with our people at every level of the organisation.In return for your expertise, energy and passion we offer you a role where every day will be energising and diverse, with a bit of humour thrown in to combat a sometimes challenging but satisfying role. If you believe you are up for the challenge and have the background, skills, expertise and passion that we are looking for, get in touch! We would love to hear from you.About the Team/Service/ Location Health NZ (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for the top of the south. With nearly 3,000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.Nelson is one of New Zealand’s top lifestyle destinations and offers an amazing variety of leisure pursuits, beaches, rivers and national parks with great opportunities for outdoor activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, tramping, skiing, golf, sailing, as well as abundant sunshine and outstanding scenery.About you We are looking for an experienced and energetic self-starter who is confident, pays close attention to detail, has a sense of humour and the passion to make a real difference to enable our communities to live well, stay well and get well. You will bring several years of experience in a similar role ideally within the health sector, or other complex environment.Your communication skills will be second to none, so too your commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will display confidence in prioritising not only your own workflow and managing your deadlines but in managing the workflow and deadlines for Senior Executives. You will be working as part of a high performing team and will consistently display confidentiality and discretion.Key requirements for this position include: Positive outlook with a real desire to help people Advanced organisational and planning ability Strong multi-tasking ability Proven experience of minute taking and diary management Energetic style with a pleasant mature manner Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to manage changing and fast paced complex health environments How to Apply Please click Apply Now to fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. Applications via email will not be considered. If you have any general questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team Sonja Rae at or 03 539 5748.Applications close: 13 May 2025 . Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.He waka eke noa. We are all in this together. #J-18808-Ljbffr