Receptionist - Community Nursing

Receptionist – Community Nursing

• Wakari Hospital, Dunedin, Permanent part time 0.70 FTE
• Salary $65,627 - $70,024 per annum pro rata

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

We are looking for a receptionist to join our incredible community nursing administration team. This is role involves a variety of administrative tasks which may vary on a daily basis.  The primary function of this role is to provide front of house reception duties.

Located at Wakari Hospital Toroa Centre, this busy and varied role will be challenging with competing deadlines and conflicting priorities.

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 will have a clear and transparent communication style, be a highly motivated, enthusiastic administrator who is willing to take on this varied role. This role will provide the opportunity for you to demonstrate exceptional administration skills and the ability to work autonomously and as an integral part of a wider administration team. You will need to use your initiative, be IT savvy, well organised to ensure tasks and deadlines are met.  As the first person to meet and greet our customers, your warm and friendly personality will be a real asset.

Ideally you will also bring the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a busy administrator role – preferably with iPM  & Health Connect South experience
• A strong team player, with ability and desire to work cohesively across the team
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form
• Ability to follow instructions
• Competent and confident using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• A strong eye for detail
• Respectful nature handling confidential information in a professional manner
• Excellent communication with a natural flair for fostering positive relationships

See 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 16 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.