Professional Administrator - MHAS

Professional Administrator - MHAS

Professional Administrator – Casual - Uru Rauhī - Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) - Palmerston North

Benefits

• 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

Te Uru Rauhī, Mental Health and Addiction Services, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Professional Administrator to join the team on a casual basis. This is a dynamic and varied role supporting leaders and services as they continue to progress towards a wellness and recovery-focused model of care. Our services promote interconnectedness across social, spiritual, physical, and environmental wellbeing, with a focus on achieving waiora - flourishing individuals, whānau, and communities.

As a Professional Administrator, you will provide high-level administrative and secretarial support while working closely with the Administration Lead and Locality Service Managers. The role includes supporting projects and initiatives, coordinating administrative processes, and contributing to the effective delivery of both community and clinical mental health and addiction services. You will be part of a diverse and talented team dedicated to supporting people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in an administration team environment.
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly in Windows and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, external partners, clinicians, and frontline staff.
• Excellent word processing skills and a high standard of written English, including grammar and spelling.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A positive attitude, good sense of humour, enthusiasm, and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

About the Team/Service

Uru Rauhī – Mental Health and Addiction Services is committed to delivering person-centred, recovery-focused care that supports whānau wellbeing and positive health outcomes. Our services continue to evolve to ensure we meet the needs of our communities while embracing innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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 2500 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:

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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.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jenny Hart at Jenny.Hart@midcentraldhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.