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Kym Richards is a seasoned healthcare executive with 15 years of experience at Bay of Plenty District Health Board, where she has held various roles, including Personal Assistant to General Manager, Acting Contract Manager, and Acting Executive Assistant to CEO and GM. Her expertise spans administration, employee relations, training, governance, and healthcare management, with a strong focus on building positive working relationships and driving project success. Throughout her tenure, Kym has developed advanced administration skills, demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, and proven her ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands. Her experience in contract management, performance monitoring, and audit reporting has equipped her with a deep understanding of the healthcare sector's complexities. Kym holds a Diploma in Business from Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, complemented by a strong foundation in administration and business principles. With a proven track record of delivering results and driving positive change, Kym is a trusted and respected leader in the healthcare industry.

Experience

    • New Zealand
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Personal Assistant to General Manager - Planning and Funding
      • Jan 2009 - Present

      Skills *Ability to build positive working relationships with Chief Executive, DHB Executives and staff. *The ability to work independently, without guidance, and to prioritise work requests efficiently and realistically. *The ability to multi-task, and to manage a number of projects simultaneously. *The ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with a wide range of people, developing and maintaining effective internal and external relationships. *The ability to work under pressure. *An understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, and the ability to identify and correctly manage culturally sensitive issues. *The ability to think laterally and to plan in terms of immediate and long-term goals and requirements. *Active learner.

    • Acting Contract Manager
      • Nov 2008 - Present

      Primary Accountabilities include: • Contract Variations / Requests • Payment Approval and Queries • Performance Monitoring Reports • Audit Reporting and Risk Management • Project Work and General Administration Relevant Experience . Computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel and Outlook). . Advanced administration skills. . Well-developed interpersonal skills. . Ability to manage and prioritise issues around competing demands. . Well developed written and oral communication skills. Personal Attributes . Self motivated and proactive. . Effective communicator. . Honesty and integrity. . Commitment/ Personal Accountability. . Professional/Technical Expertise. . Teamwork. . Customer Focus, and the ability to build and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

    • Acting Executive Assistant to CEO and GM GOVERNANCE & QUALITY
      • Oct 2008 - Present

Education

  • Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
    Administration/ Dip in Business, levels 3 & 4
  • Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
    Diploma in Business

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