Clinical Coder

Hawke’s Bay fallen Soldiers Hospital, Clinical Coder 

Permanent - Fulltime, but we are open to part time arrangements for right candidate.

• Competitive remuneration
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Subsidised hospital gym membership and wellbeing programme 
• Discounts (with local businesses)

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 seeking an experienced Clinical Coder (Competent level or above, per the Clinical Coding Framework) for a fixed-term, full-time role. While the position is based at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, we offer flexible working arrangements, including full remote work for suitable candidates. You’ll be joining a supportive and focused team committed to delivering high-quality coding services.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Clinical Coding Team works with scanned, paper, and electronic health records to accurately code all inpatient episodes of care. We use the latest 3M Encoder Software and follow National Coding Standards, with a strong focus on ongoing education and training.

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About you

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Completion of a recognised clinical coding qualification in ICD-10-AM, ACHI & ACS (current edition).
• Proven ability to accurately analyse and abstract clinical information to meet coding quality and productivity targets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori—or a commitment to learning and growing in this space.
• Experience in initiatives that reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and incorporate Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly within healthcare.

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Sharon Hutton via email on sharon.hutton@hbdhb.govt.nz 

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