Professional Administrator

Professional Administrator - Horowhenua

Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS)

Location: Palmerston North

Employment type: Permanent, Full‑time

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 at MidCentral has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Professional Administrator to join our team.

Our services are moving towards a wellness and recovery‑focused approach that encourages interconnectedness — socially, spiritually, physically, and environmentally — and supports the aspiration to achieve waiora, where individuals, whānau, and communities can flourish.

In this diverse and challenging role, you will provide high‑quality administrative and secretarial support to leaders and services, contributing to the effective delivery of projects and initiatives. Working alongside the Administration Lead and Locality Service Managers, you will support both community and clinical services for people experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

This role requires excellent organisation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

About the Team/Service

Mental Health and Addiction Services (MHAS) provide a range of community and clinical services across the MidCentral region. You will be part of a diverse and dedicated team committed to recovery‑focused, person‑centred care.

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.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working within an administration or office support environment
• Excellent computer literacy, particularly with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders, clinicians, and external stakeholders
• Excellent word‑processing skills, including a strong command of grammar and spelling
• A positive, flexible, and team‑focused approach, with strong organisational and time‑management skills

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 Roxanne Janse Van Rensburg Roxanne.JanseVanRensburg@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.