Provide high-level executive support to the Chief Nurse to ensure smooth department operations in Gisborne

Personal Assistant to Chief Nurse

Tairawhiti/Gisborne

Full-time/Permanent 1.0FTE

Be at the heart of healthcare leadership in a role where no two days are the same

Enjoy a supportive team culture, flexible working options, and the chance to make a meaningful impact

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

Are you a highly organised and motivated administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you enjoy supporting leaders, juggling priorities, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a department?

We are seeking a proactive and professional Personal Assistant to support the Chief Nurse at Gisborne Hospital. This is a full-time role providing high-level administrative support to the Chief Nurse and the broader Office of the Chief Nurse team.

In this role, you'll use your exceptional communication, coordination, and time management skills to:

  • Manage calendars, meetings, and communications
  • Support departmental planning, reporting, and quality systems
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives within the team

You’ll be a key point of contact within the hospital and the wider Tairāwhiti community, so professionalism, discretion, and relationship-building will be critical to your success.

Position Description: PA to CN

About the Team/Service/Location

The Office of the Chief Nurse at Gisborne Hospital plays a crucial role in upholding the safety, quality, and professional standards of nursing care across the region. We are a friendly, collaborative team passionate about delivering excellent outcomes for our community.

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About You

  • To succeed in this role, you will bring:
  • Proven experience as a PA or senior administrator, ideally in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills (SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with the ability to quickly adapt to and become proficient in a broad range of IT systems, platforms and digital technologies.
  • Strong time management and the ability to prioritise competing demands
  • A flexible, professional, and team-focused approach

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret.Broughton@tdh.org.nz

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

Job Reference: - HAU02863

Location: - North Island - Gisborne - Gisborne - North Island - Gisborne - Gisborne

Job type: - Permanent Full time

Expertise: - Non-clinical - Administration - Administration - Non-clinical - Administration - Administration

Closes: - 04-Oct-2026

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