Administration Officer - Ward 3 Surgical

Administration Officer – Ward 3 Surgical

• Dunedin Hospital, Permanent opportunity
• Part time 0.4 FTE 16 hours per week
• Salary between $65,627 and $70,024 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

The Administration Officer will effectively contribute to the smooth running of the service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the ever-changing needs of the service and organisation.

This role will carry out a wide range of administrative and reception duties and providing essential support to other staff members within the team. Administrative tasks will include but are not limited to answering phones, reception cover, maintaining patient information (both electronically and in hard copy), database maintenance and ordering supplies.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

You must be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills, who has a high attention to detail. You must also be comfortable interacting with a variety of people and attending to issues that arise – usually at the same time!  Our ideal candidate needs to be able to prioritise and juggle tasks, within demanding timeframes.

If you believe you have a positive, friendly, can-do attitude and a desire to contribute to the efficiency of the service then we would love to hear from you!

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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 07 April 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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