Job Description

Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity
We’re excited to offer a fixed-term parental leave opportunity through to March 2027 within our organisation.

This role is supporting our GM Māori to advance our Māori strategy while strengthening engagement and collaboration across our kaimahi. You will play a key role in helping embed Te Ao Māori values and practices throughout PSN, ensuring our cultural and operational approaches reflect our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support improved outcomes for Māori and all communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful kaupapa work, including supporting the development of our Kaimahi Cultural Framework, facilitating engagement with teams, and providing coordination support to the GM Māori.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

Ideally you will have:

Qualifications

• ·A Diploma in Business Administration or a related field

• New Zealand Certificate in Te Pōkaitahi Reo (Reo Rua) – Te Kaupae 1, or a comparable qualification in te reo Māori

Experience & Skills

• Around 3 years’ experience in administration or executive assistant support, ideally within a complex or kaupapa-driven organisation

• Experience supporting senior leaders, managing priorities, and coordinating operational activities

• Confidence in leading or supporting teams, and working collaboratively across diverse groups of kaimahi

• Proven ability to coordinate projects, events, or organisational initiatives, ensuring tasks are delivered efficiently and to a high standard

• Strong organisation, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application within an organisational or community context

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us
We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes

• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family

• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme

• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN

• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service

• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary

• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

To check out our Careers page, please copy and paste https://careers.psn.org.nz/ into your browser to learn more about us and working here, including other exciting opportunities with us.

E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!