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Personal Assistant to the General Manager

09/04/2025
09/05/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Wellington
Administration

Join Evolution Healthcare
At Wakefield Hospital, we perform a wide range of diagnostic, interventional and surgical procedures. And with a long-standing history of serving the lower North Island, we are proud to be the largest private hospital in the Wellington region.

When you join us at Evolution healthcare, you will be given the support you need to succeed. We provide a safe, friendly, inclusive and diverse work environment. We believe the work we do, the values we uphold, and the ambitions of our team enable our staff to be their best.

With a team of 1300 and growing, Evolution Healthcare is a leading provider of choice for innovative and superior private healthcare across New Zealand. Our group has five hospitals and a range of specialist health and wellbeing services. 

Belonging to Evolution Healthcare means you are supported by an organisation that invests in facilities, technologies and innovative models to continuously move towards a better future for all the people in our care. 

Job Description

About the role

As the Personal Assistant to the General Manager at Wakefield Hospital, you will be responsible for providing support and acting as gatekeeper to the General Manager (GM) to ensure the efficient running of the Hospital. You will be the right hand to the General Manager, providing high-level administrative support. You will manage schedules, coordinate meetings, handle confidential information, and ensure seamless communication across departments.

  • Provide accurate and timely secretarial and document support for the GM.  
  • Manage the General Manager’s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements
  • Assist with staff recruitment and appointment processes overseen by the GM 
  • Arrange functions for managers, tenants and external parties as required by GM 
  • Support the GM to maintain positive relationships with consultants, staff and patients 
  • Provide a professional and welcoming reception service for the GM’s office. 

This is a permanent position for 80 hours per fortnight and is located at Wakefield Hospital in Newtown, Wellington. 

 

Desired Skills and Experience

About you
As the Personal Assistant to the GM, you will have the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a high standard of service.
You will also demonstrate and have the following skills and experiences: 

  • Previous experience in a Personal Assistant role
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable using digital tools
  • A sound knowledge of the English language and grammar 
  • Strong attention to detail and time management skills
  • Honesty, integrity and an understanding of the significance of confidentiality and professional discretion 
  • Well-developed written and communication skills 

Leading through our values
We are a values-driven organisation. You will champion our values of integrity, commitment, collaboration and innovation through your work by bringing the best of yourself to every situation and put the wellbeing of our people and all the people we care for, first.

Apply today! We welcome applications from people with the right to work in New Zealand.