About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Executive Assistant for a unique opportunity to join the Division of Health at the University of Waikato. Dedicated to undertaking research and teaching to achieve better, fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, this is a great opportunity to join a new team on an exciting journey.

Providing high-level professional support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Health, you’ll understand the priorities, strategy and workflow of the senior leadership team to make sound judgements on the best use of time. This role involves managing high-level, urgent, and confidential matters and is central to engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Success depends on ensuring that these key relationships function seamlessly and effectively.

A Typical Day

What You'll Bring

You will have experience supporting senior executive teams with the proven ability to balance competing priorities with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. You thrive in building relationships with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures and show genuine commitment to high-quality service. With experience working in complex organisations with extensive networks you will be flexible and can adapt to changing situations and priorities.

This is an outstanding opportunity within the Division of Health—a team with an ambitious vision to grow the health workforce and help deliver better, fairer health outcomes across Aotearoa.

If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work will have real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to amy@assetrec.co.nz or call Amy on 07 839 3685 at Asset Recruitment.