Administration Support Officer

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Fixed-term Parental Leave to January 2026, full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

We have an exciting opportunity based in our Reception/Outpatient departments, providing administration support. You will be joining our multi-disciplinary team working in a clinical environment.

As part of this role, you will provide clerical support to assist with the effective running for the service - scheduling and booking outpatient appointments, as well as answering patient enquiries.

About the Team/Service/Location 

Outpatients covers various specialities including; Plastics, Cardiology, Rheumatology, ENT, Eyes, Audiology, General Outpatients, Diabetes, Respiratory & Paediatrics. We have a happy supportive team who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our people and their families.

About you 

As an excellent communicator, you will have a positive, enthusiastic, innovative and proactive approach that exudes confidence in people. You will be team focused and have an adaptable approach to practice.

In order to be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Knowledge and experience in an administration role – preferably in the health sector
• The ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple priorities
• Competence in using computer.
• Be able to learn new web based clinical applications required for the role
• Excellent time management skills
• Experience in working with a multi-disciplinary team
• A sensitive approach to individualising care
• Excellent cultural awareness and safety 
• Resilience in a very busy environment

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 23rd April. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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