Administrator, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Fulltime

• We offer a supportive team environment
• We provide a great place to work with professional development and career growth opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

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

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our clinical administrative support team. You will provide administrative support to our consultants and clinical teams, assist with managing the patient flow from initial specialist appointment, through the hospital service, and back into the community.

This position requires excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate data management of our patient information care system and transcribing of medical documents.

The starting salary for this role is $74,090 per annum pro rata.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Clinical Support Services teamplays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the patient - s journey. By providing essential administrative support, we enable clinical teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. From coordinating schedules to managing documentation, we are the backbone of the hospital - s daily operations.

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About you

You will have a bright, outgoing personality and possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering a consistently high level of customer service. You will be a competent typist and possess a sound knowledge of the MS Office Suite. Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage but is not essential. You - ll be highly empathetic, respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and will have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

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 09 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at Sonja.Rae@tewhatuora.org.nz OR

Avryl Hockey (Team Leader Clinical Support) at Avryl.Hockey@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N24-070

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.