Health New Zealand (HNZ) is the largest organisation in New Zealand by a substantial margin, with a Board overseeing an entity with over 90 thousand employees. We function in one of the most challenging governance environments in NZ, which includes a Government appointed Board Observer and Ministerial Committee for Health Infrastructure which will become a permanent Board committee in HNZ once currently proposed changes to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) 2022 Act have been made, as well as Board Committees and hybrid Board/management committees.This Senior Board and Committee Secretariat role, which is functionally outside the management of HNZ reporting directly to the Board Secretary, will undertake the Board and committee secretarial functions at a senior level. The role will be responsible for ensuring the quality of Board and committee papers meet the Board Chair's expectations, that meetings are appropriately recorded, actions are followed up, and, in working with the Board Secretary, ensuring that the highest governance standards are maintained. The role will also work with identified HNZ administrative staff to ensure that directors receive the support they need to undertake and carry out their duties.You have solid experience in board secretariat functions, familiarity with all the relevant legislation and a thorough understanding of meeting procedures. You will be an outstanding communicator and be able to produce reports, minutes and notes of meetings.How to ApplyTo apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Friday, 12 September.
