• Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent Part-time – 0.5 FTE
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Wellness programme + Discounted goods 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an exceptional administrator to join the Planned Care Scheduling Team based at Tauranga Hospital as a Scheduler/Administrator.  This is a permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week. 

The main purpose of this position is to schedule patients appropriately for clinic appointments and surgery at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital in line with the Ministry of Health requirements.  This role is fast paced and requires excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to problem solve and think outside the box.  You will be an important part of a team who work closely together and with multiple stakeholders across Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi. It will also require a high level of flexibility as it will be providing support across the whole surgical scheduling team as required. 

About the Location

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more.  Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities. 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki.  Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff. 

https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/ 

About you

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated administration experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient information systems
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and customer service skills 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 2^nd June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at

BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.