Coordinate administrative tasks to support NPHS public health programmes and teams

Administrator - New Plymouth - NPHS

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Administrator role

Support a passionate team of Public Health professionals

Permanent, part-time 0.3 FTE position based in New Plymouth

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 an Administrator, you will provide essential day-to-day administrative support and coordination to the Taranaki Public Health Nursing team, enabling the team and wider service to deliver on work programmes effectively. This role will include a wide variety of tasks supporting the regional protection programmes Public Health Nursing team, which will vary over time. This position may also support some local administration activities in the area you are based.

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

As an Administrator, you will be a proactive and enthusiastic individual who works well as part of a team but can use your initiative and work independently when needed. You will be required to work with a range of teams and audiences in this role, so you will need to be an excellent communicator who can engage with stakeholders and network across the NPHS regional teams and the wider organisation.

  • Proven experience in office administration, databases and coordination supporting a manager and team
  • Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action.
  • Experience working in a medium to large complex organisation or other government agency
  • Intermediate skills in the MS Office 365 suite

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 Monday, 5 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Priyanka Sharma via priyanka.sharma@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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