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Administrative Assistant - (Parental Leave cover - fixed term)
Hamilton Based
Mō te tūnga | About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and organised individual to join our team at Progress to Health. The position is fixed term to 31st July 2025 covering for parental leave. You will provide high level proactive and quality administrative support to the chief executive, supporting the chief executive to undertake their role effectively and efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include administration support, diary/calendar management, being the first point of contact for visitors and enquiries for the chief executive; arranging and coordinating meetings and events; minute taking and assist in the preparation of the strategic and annual business plans for the organisation. This is an opportunity for the next step in your administrative career, you may not have experience doing some of these tasks but are willing to learn and develop new skills.
Mōu | About you
To be successful in this role you will have:
A commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi and Te Reo Māori
Demonstrable experience in providing administrative support to a team or individual, and if that’s supported by a relevant qualification, even better
Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills
Strong communication skills both written and oral
A positive can-do attitude
Excellent computer skills (Office 365, email, word, excel and PowerPoint)
A current full driver’s license
Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the square
Experience in any of the following would be an advantage: minute taking; project and research activities; an understanding of the health and disability sector; an interest in fundraising and/or marketing.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
If you are looking for the next step in your career, please e-mail your CV and cover letter to recruitment@progresstohealth.org.nz by Tuesday 1 October 2024.
For more information on the role, please phone Janet on 021 881 901 or to simply find out about what makes Progress to Health such a great place to work please visit our website.
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