Administration Officer - Dispatch

Administration Officer – Dispatch: Clinical Records, Dunedin Hospital

Permanent Fulltime 
Busy and varied role in records management and maintenance
Salary between $57,291 and $63,630 per annum

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
As an Administration Officer – Dispatch you will contribute to the smooth running of the Clinical Records service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation.
This fast-paced role has a strong focus on records management, processing requests of varying urgency, maintaining our information database and maintaining tidy storage areas so records can be quickly retrieved when required. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Records and Information Service is comprised of Clinical Coding, Digitisation and Clinical Records. There are around 30 staff in total, with the Clinical Records team being 5 team members covering three roles. 
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About you

To be successful in this busy role you will enjoy working in a demanding environment. You will: 

• Be efficient and able to access information quickly
• Possess the ability to work in a structured environment with some repetitive tasks
• Have an understanding of the Privacy Act 2020 and display a high level of discretion handing confidential patient information
• Be a team player with very good communication skills
• Possess strong attention to detail
• Be quick to learn new computer applications and proficient in Microsoft Office applications

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 18 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah McDonald, Recruitment Advisor, deborah.mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. 

If you currently work for  Health New Zealand - Southern , please apply for this role via our internal careers site, found here:  Pulse > Applications > Corporate > SuccessFactors

Pre-Employment checks

In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to:

• Occupational Health Assessment
• Police Vetting / Ministry of Justice safety checks
• Serious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)