About
us
The Nursing Council of New Zealand is the
independent regulator for nurses in Aotearoa, with our purpose being Safe nurses, safe public.
We have an important mission and working for the
Nursing Council is an exciting opportunity for you to use and grow your skills,
while working with a team that has a true purpose and takes pride in the work
they do.
Our work
is varied and is focused on protecting the health and safety of the public by
setting and monitoring standards to ensure nurses are registered, competent and
fit to practise.
We strive
to lead health professional regulation.Our values are important to us and guide the way we work.
- ·We are RESPECTFUL –
He WHAKAKOHA mātou. We act with
integrity, upholding the highest ethical standards, seeking out and listening
to the views of others. We ensure our processes are fair, impartial and
equitable
- ·We Are
COLLABORATIVE – Ka mahi NGĀTAHI mātou. We
foster strong relationships with each other and our stakeholders. We work
with our regulatory partners in Aotearoa and internationally, to enhance
nursing practice and protect public health and safety
- ·We are ACCOUNTABLE
– Ka noho HAEPAPA mātou. We
promote honesty and transparency in all regulatory activities. We hold
ourselves and the nursing profession to account for meeting high standards of
professional conduct and competence. We place safety and well-being of the
public at heart of what we do.
- ·We are INCLUSIVE – He TĀPITI mātou. We
value diverse perspectives and experiences. We make our processes and
information accessible, understandable and user-friendly
About the role
The
Administration Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the day‑to‑day
running of the Nursing Council’s Core Business function. This is a varied and
people‑focused role, providing high‑quality administrative and executive
support across areas such as Registrant Services, Finance, Operations and
Partnerships, Communications, and Human Resources.
Working closely
with the Director Core Business, you’ll support business‑as‑usual activities as
well as a range of projects. Your work will contribute to organisation‑wide
activities including coordinating meetings and panels, managing documents and
policies, preparing professional materials, and helping to keep administrative
systems and processes running smoothly. You’ll also be part of a supportive
Administration Team, providing backup where needed and helping to improve the
way we work.
This role is
well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in being
organised and accurate, and values delivering great service. You’ll build
positive working relationships across the organisation and play a part in
supporting the Council’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, contributing to a
culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace.
About you
You are an
experienced and highly organised administrator who enjoys variety and working
in a fast‑paced environment. You bring good judgement, strong attention to
detail, problem solcving and a genuine desire to provide high‑quality support
to leaders, colleagues and stakeholders.
You’re
comfortable juggling competing priorities, keeping records accurate, and
coordinating administrative processes with care and discretion. You take a
proactive approach to improving systems, templates and ways of working, and
you’re happy supporting senior leaders with reports, presentations and meeting
preparation when needed.
You have solid
systems experience and feel confident using Microsoft Word and Excel, along
with tools for document management, policy control, templates, and website or
content management. You’re naturally organised, reliable and methodical, and
you take pride in making sure information is well maintained, accurate and easy
to access.
Most
importantly, you’re keen to keep learning and growing. You’re committed to
building your cultural capability and supporting the Council’s commitment to Te
Tiriti o Waitangi. You bring a can‑do attitude, a positive outlook, and a
willingness to pitch in and help wherever support is needed.
Benefits
As
well as a supportive team and collaborative environment, we also offer:
·Health insurance
·Additional leave days
·Flexibility and support for study
·Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training
·Long service leave
·Flexible working policy
What next?
If
this role sounds like you then apply now with your CV and a cover letter
telling us what makes you right for this role. You must be based in Wellington
and be a New Zealand resident or hold a valid working visa to be considered for
the role. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Keane on kevin@nursingcouncil.org.nz. We will be reviewing CVs as we go so apply
now!
