Inpatient Administrator / Receptionist
- Rhoda Read Hospital, Morrinsville
- Permanent, Part-Time / 16 hours per week / 0.4 FTE
- Hours of work – 2 x days per week - 0700 hrs to 1530 hrs
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 a successful Administrator, you will be key to handling reception and administrative support in a very busy environment.
The successful applicant will be methodical, highly organised, flexible, and committed to being a supportive member of the team. Strong customer service skills are essential.
Day to day, you will be welcoming patients and visitors, answering the telephone, responding to enquiries, and liaising with the medical team.
You will be responsible for accurately capturing patient flow data, assisting patients with completing required forms and documentation, and maintaining a clean, calm, and welcoming reception area at all times in a busy environment.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing daily office operations, such as managing supplies, inventory, and facility maintenance, as well as assisting with basic bookkeeping support such as processing invoices and tracking expenses.
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About the Team/Service
The Administrator is committed to front desk operations, responsible for greeting, admitting, discharging, transfer of patient staying within the ward and managing patient records. They ensure the smooth running of the reception area and provide essential support to healthcare staff, and our success is driven by the care of patients and their whānau.
About you
Required skills and experience to be considered for the role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment
- Office skills, previous clerical and hospital experience
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
If you are ready for a new challenge and believe you have the right skills and attitude, we’d welcome your application.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9 April 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
