RMO Advisor

RMO Advisor

• Southland Hospital, Permanent 0.9 part time
• Salary between $77,452 and $81,024 per annum pro rata
• Opportunity to make a difference in our organisation

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 be responsible for the coordination of activities for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) within Health New Zealand Southern. You will ensure that all aspects of RMO rosters are coordinated effectively, and in a compliant manner. The RMO Advisor will support RMOs by facilitating leave and expense claim requests while building relationships with this group as well as the wider hospital.

Tasks will include but not limited to

• Management of RMO rosters, including seeking cover and entering RMO hours into the payroll system
• Building and maintaining relationships across the Southern district
• Liaising with agencies with regards to the temporary placement of locum RMOs
• Provision of cover to the wider team when they are on leave

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’ll be a team player with excellent communication skills. You’ll be a keen relationship builder, resilient and be able to demonstrate your ability to prioritise and juggle tasks. You will have sense of humour and be comfortable working alongside others from differing levels of the organisation.

Our successful applicant will have:

• Excellent relationship building skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organisation and time management skills
• Previous administration experience
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work effectively under pressure

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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 18 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.