Administrator, Community Health Service (Fixed Term)

• Gisborne Hospital
• Part-time 0.75 FTE – 30 Hours
• Fixed Term/Casual/Permanent

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 an experienced administrator to join our Community Services Administration team. The key responsibilities of this role include referral management, waitlist management, scheduling appointments, ACC contract knowledge and execution, and reception duties.

Position Description: Administrator

About the Team/Service/ Location

Community Health Services Administration (CSA) is a collaborative administrative team that supports Allied Health services and District Nursing teams across the inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.

Based within the main campus of Gisborne Hospital, we are a first point of entry for referrals, waitlist management, appointment bookings, consumables coordination, and funding management. CSA strives to achieve equitable outcomes for the community through patient-centric values driven by quality-focused innovation.

For more information on living and working in Gisborne click here - https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/gisborne/

About you

As an experienced administrator, you enjoy working in a complex environment, are task focused, and self-motivated. To be successful you must be able to work at a fast-pace, juggle changing priorities and work collaboratively with a diverse range of people and organisations. You will have:

• Cultural sensitivity and a commitment to equity and inclusion
• You are strength-based, passionate, and committed to making a meaningful difference for the people within Tūranganui-a-Kiwa
• Proven ability to be self-directed and autonomous
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Minimum of one year experience in a hospital-based or healthcare setting administration role.
• Knowledge of ACC health contracts
• Ability to maintain patient and office confidentiality in alignment with the Privacy Act.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven organisational skills and attention to details
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise as appropriate
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
• A positive attitude to go the extra mile to assist others

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Louisa.Dearlove@tdh.org.nz

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