Elective Booking Coordinator

• Elective Booking Coordinator - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part – Time, 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• A great opportunity to play a vital behind the scenes role in patient care, ensuring timely access to services while working in a fast - paced and supportive environment.

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

As an Elective Booking Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating outpatient appointments and elective surgical bookings, ensuring patients are scheduled efficiently and within required timeframes. You will manage waiting lists, maintain accurate patient data, and liaise closely with clinical teams to support smooth service delivery.

This is a busy and rewarding role where attention to detail and strong communication skills are key. You’ll work across multiple systems and priorities, helping to maximise clinic and theatre utilisation while providing a high standard of customer service to patients and whānau. Your work will directly contribute to improving access to care and meeting service performance targets.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Administration Services team supports outpatient and elective services across Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. You will be part of a collaborative team working closely with clinical and operational staff to ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care.

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About you

As an Elective Booking Coordinator, you will bring:

• Strong administrative and data entry skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast - paced environment
• Strong teamwork and relationship building capability
• Commitment to culturally responsive care and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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 by 5th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sara Deeley - Sara.Deeley@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.