Booking Administrator - Diagnostic Testing Department

Booking Administrator - Diagnostic Testing Department

• Southland Hospital, Permanent part time 24 hours per week
• Salary between $74,090 and $77,420 per annum pro rata
• Friendly supportive team

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

This position provides high quality administrative support to the  Diagnostic Testing Department ensuring efficient and effective service  delivery. The role involves optimal management and scheduling of all patient new and follow-up appointments, wait list management, accounts and maintaining data on departmental databases.

As the Booking Administrator you will be heavily involved with administrative processes for our service, and we’re looking for someone who is ‘on the ball’ when it comes to ensuring that the necessary paperwork is spot on! The role also involves a significant amount of communication with other pivotal key members, including patients.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - 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

As this is a dynamic and busy environment, we’re looking for a team player with very good communication skills, who understands and appreciates the need for attention to detail and confidentiality.

To succeed in this role you will need to have:

• Previous administrative experience
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, prioritisation, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Strong computer skills are essential

You must also be comfortable interacting with a variety of people and attending to issues that arise – usually at the same time!

Position Description

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 20 March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton 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.