Customer Liaison Support/Receptionist, Manukau Health Park

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:

Join us as we are looking for an exceptional Receptionist to join our close‑knit Manukau Health Park Outpatients Site Administration Team, where compassion, empathy and professionalism is at the heart of everything we do.

As the first point of contact for our patients and whānau, you will play a vital role in their healthcare journey providing reassurance, clear communication and a calm, professional approach in a busy outpatient environment. You will work alongside clinicians, nurses, managers and wider administration teams to support the delivery of high‑quality outpatient care for our Counties Manukau community.

Role details

• 12 months fixed term position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
• Location: Outpatient Front Entrance Reception, Manukau Health Park 901 Great South Road, Manukau

About you

This role is ideal for someone who can:

• Deliver outstanding customer service with genuine empathy and compassion working collaboratively within large, complex healthcare environment
• Engage confidently with patients, whānau and colleagues through strong verbal and written communication, bringing a can-do approach to your daily work
• Bring a minimum of 2 years’ experience in customer‑focused administration (healthcare preferred)
• Confidently use MS Office and adapt quickly to new digital systems

Why join the Manukau Health Park team?

Manukau Health Park is a large, high‑volume outpatient healthcare facility where compassion, professionalism and teamwork make a real difference every day. You’ll join a supportive, people‑focused team that values kindness, empathy and respectful care, while contributing to positive patient and whānau experiences for our diverse community. This is meaningful work in a healthcare environment where what you do, truly matters.

If you are motivated by helping others, value kindness and professionalism, and want to contribute to a positive patient and whānau experience every day, we would love to hear from you.

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 make an application please apply online via https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ and attach your updated CV and cover letter. To review the position description please "click here" or for more information about the role please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre via email Tangi.Namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing Date: 7th October 2026