Coordinate administrative and travel logistics to support NPHS Health Promotion Directorate operations

Business Coordinator - Whai Ora - Wellington

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Business Coordinator role

Provide business support across the Health Promotion Directorate team. Permanent, Fulltime position based 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

As a Business Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Health Promotion Directorate to deliver its priorities effectively. Working closely with Group Managers, teams, and stakeholders, you will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support that enables smooth day-to-day operations. You will help organise meetings, events, and travel, support business processes and systems, and contribute to effective communication and information management across the directorate. This is a varied and fast-paced role that requires a proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships across the organisation.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About You

You are a proactive and organised team player with strong administrative skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality support. You build positive relationships, communicate effectively, and adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining a professional and collaborative approach.

  • Experience providing administrative and coordination support.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.
  • Excellent organisation, communication, and time-management skills.
  • The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively.
  • A willingness to learn new systems and processes.

Desirable:

  • Experience with procurement or contract administration.
  • Experience using AI tools to improve productivity.

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.

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Monday, 7 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma at Priyanka.sharma@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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