Fixed term Ward Administrator - 4th Floor and Frederick Street Outpatients

Fixed term Ward Administrator – 4th Floor and Frederick Street Outpatients

• Dunedin Hospital, fixed term until May 2026
• Full time 40 hours per week
• Salary between $66,111 and $71,074 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

This role will effectively contribute to the smooth running of Ward 4B by providing an efficient and timely administration support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the service.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Providing high quality administration support
• Set up and maintain effective electronic and paper filing systems and procedures relevant to the service, enabling quick access to information
• Identify potential improvements to systems and processes to ensure the continuous improvement of administrative duties
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other staff
• Providing excellent customer service, by listening and interacting in a courteous, polite and responsive manner while adhering to relevant established protocols

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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be a team player with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and understand the need for strong attention to detail
• Have excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Suite

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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 25 May 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.