Personal Assistant to General Manager
Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a modern private surgical facility located in central Hamilton, proudly serving the wider Waikato community across a broad range of specialties. With eight state-of-the-art operating theatres, 44 inpatient beds, and a dedicated Day Surgery Unit, the hospital supports procedures from routine to complex. Independent credentialled specialists are backed by advanced technology and compassionate nursing teams, delivering high-quality care in specialties such as orthopaedics, gynaecology, neurosurgery, spine, and general surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
This dynamic full-time role is the heartbeat of executive support, offering comprehensive administrative assistance to the General Manager (GM) and Hamilton Hospital Senior Leadership Team (SLT). From managing diaries, emails, and travel logistics to coordinating governance-level engagements and hospital-wide projects, it’s all about keeping operations smooth and strategic. You’ll be the go-to for meeting minutes, P&C admin, event management, organising catering and process improvements—always ready to adapt, influence change, and build strong relationships across the hospital and specialist teams.
With a “can-do” attitude and a knack for juggling priorities, you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. Whether it’s liaising with governance members and senior clinicians, optimizing travel arrangements, credit card reconciliations, or stepping in to support fellow admins, your role is pivotal in driving excellence and fostering a collaborative, high-morale culture. If you love being at the centre of action and making things happen, this is the role for you!
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Proven experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant, confidently supporting senior leaders with precision and professionalism.
- Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and digital tools, with a knack for picking up new systems like BoardPro with ease.
- A sharp eye for detail and a drive for excellence—your work is always polished, precise, and purposeful.
- Proven experience in the health sector, bringing valuable insight and context to every task.
- A natural communicator—clear, confident, and collaborative in both written and verbal interactions.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to shifting priorities, you thrive in fast-paced environments.
- Fiercely loyal and professional, you’re a proactive team player who lifts others up and leads by example.
- Deadline-driven and solution-focused, you navigate challenges with flexibility and a positive mindset.
- Committed to confidentiality and trusted to work independently while building strong partnerships.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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