Medical Typist/Administration Support

 

Community Mental Health & Addiction Services

 

Te Whatu Ora Whanganui - Whanganui Hospital

 

Permanent, part time (32 hours per week)

 

Whanganui DHB is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

 

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

 

· Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.

· Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.

· Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.

· Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

 

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

 

Are you a skilled typist? Do you want to join our friendly, supportive, and experienced administration team to provide customer focused reception services and administrative/clerical support to assist in the efficient functioning of the service with people centered care at the fore front?

We are seeking applications for an experienced medical typist/administrator who can provide administration support to our friendly and skilled multidisciplinary team. This is a varied and busy role, administration duties which will see you supporting the team to deliver the many aspects of the Community Mental Health and Addictions services provided to our Whanganui community.

 

Ko koe tēnei | About you

 

Excellent time management skills, the ability to problem solve, to determine and balance work priorities is essential to the role.

You must be able to work unsupervised operating as part of a team as this role is vital to the smooth functioning of the Community Mental Health and Addiction Services.

 

The following skills are required:

· Experience in office and reception procedures

· Excellent customer service skills

· Excellent word processing, computing and typing skills

· Accurate data entry

· Effective oral and written communication skills

· Work accurately and efficiently

· Maintain confidentiality

· The ability to learn computer software packages quickly are also required. Please see the position description for more details.

 

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

 

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'.  We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau.

Whanganui is a great little progressive city with a friendly chilled vibe. Great café culture, schools and sporting opportunities with some of the best all year-round weather in the country. The rugged west coast beaches on your doorstep allow for all year surfing, fishing or just walking for miles. Skiing and hiking on mount Ruapehu just an hour up the road, Whanganui has all your bases covered for a family friendly lifestyle.

Whanganui's reputation for having some of the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand is another big-plus for many people settling in the city. With most suburbs only 15 minutes from the central business district or Whanganui Hospital residents don't have to compromise on location to make the most of their leisure time or afford a better property.

Check out www.discoverwhanganui.nz/visit/ to see what your new home could look like.

 

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

 

Please click, APPLY NOW to apply for this role, please include a CV and cover letter and review your application to ensure all of your attachments have been succesfully uploaded.

For more information, please contact Kim Craddock, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911 

 

Rā Katinga | Applications close

 

Applications close: 29 May 2023

 

Vacancy:  05-MEDT-5747

 

Te Whatu Ora -Health New Zealand, Whanganui expects all new staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before they commence employment.