Executive Assistant - National Chief, Quality and Patient Safety

# Executive Assistant - National Chief, Quality and Patient Safety at Te Whatu Ora, Wellington## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Support National Chief, Quality and Patient Safety (QPS) and the wider QPS senior leadership team*** **Make a positive impact in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives*** **Permanent full-time role based at our Molesworth St office in Wellington**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**We have a permanent, full time opportunity available to join our quality & patient safety (QPS) team as an **Executive Assistant** tosupport to the National Chief QPS, the QPS Senior Leadership Team (SLT), its work programmes and clinical governance committees.The primary purpose of the Executive Assistant role is to provide high-quality, timely support within the QPS Senior Leadership team. You will be trusted to deal with matters of a highly confidential and sensitive nature, and contribute to the improvement and development of business administrative processes, procedures and systems across Health New Zealand.You will provide support to national committees and steering groups, including those chaired by QPS SLT members. You will prepare agendas, collate and proof-read papers for meetings and accurately record minutes, actions & decisions at meetings.**About the Service**This role will work with the National Chief, QPS who reports to the National Executive Director - Clinical and is a Tier 3 leadership role within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.**About you**As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will enjoy solving complex problems, are motivated by top-notch performance, and are someone that excels in a behind-the-scenes supporting role. To be successful you must be able to work at a fast-pace, juggle changing priorities and be someone that naturally enjoys an environment that is constantly changing.You will bring:* A relevant qualification or equivalent experience* Significant previous experience in an Executive Assistant role providing support to a senior executive and their team* Experience in being able to identify the most important priorities and as a result gain the confidence as a trusted part of the team* Previous experience in applying critical thinking and using sound judgement to develop options and provide advice* Demonstrated experience in a medium to large complex organisation or other government agency* An understanding of Māori tikanga and kawa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi* Advanced skills in the MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Outlook & Microsoft Teams* Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a timely, and accurate manner* Able to provide advanced and complex diary management with a strong focus on forward planning and time management* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the capacity to manage relationships at all levels, including with senior officials and with health sector leaders**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, 15 July 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.***## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Wellington || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 23-Jun-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Jul-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1932714 || Attachment: | PD Executive Assistant NQPS - Clinical Leadership - May 2026.pdf (PDF, 287KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr