Administration Support Officer

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Casual

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 are looking for an experienced and motivated administrator to join our friendly team on a casual basis. The position involves frontline reception duties, general administration support and managing telephone enquiries, responding in a friendly, professional manner. There is a large variety of general office tasks, so excellent computer skills are essential.

The salary range is $72,035 - $79,573 (pro-rated).

About the Team/Service Location 

This is an opportunity to be part of a small friendly team working in the Therapy Department consisting of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Hand Therapy and the Pain Management Team. We also cover the Older Person Rehabilitation Service, which includes Geriatrician Services located at Hutt Hospital.

Both are busy departments where you will be working alongside professional friendly teams that have a can-do attitude, where patients are valued and made welcome. 

About you

We need someone who has:

• Strong customer service with experience relating to a wide range of people
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Excellent front line reception and telephone manner
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of the team
• Excellent computer skills, Microsoft suite, Single Clinical Portal, WebPas
• Ability to deliver a high standard of work with excellent attention to detail
• Previous knowledge and experience in a health environment would be of advantage

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 30th January. 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.