Inpatient Receptionist

• Waikato Hospital
• Inpatient Receptionist
• Permanent, part-time, evening position, 16 hours per week
• Monday to Friday

We are seeking an experienced Receptionist to join our Inpatient Receptionist team at Health New Zealand. This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.

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 Receptionist, you will be key in offering reception and administrative responsibilities to the team in a busy environment. The successful applicant must be methodical in approach, highly organised, flexible, and desire to be a supportive team member. They must also have excellent customer service skills.

Day to day you will welcome patients and visitors, answer the telephone and any inquiries, and liaise with the Medical Team. You will manage the data capturing of patient flow and assist patients with completing required forms and documentation. You will facilitate a clean and calm reception area in a busy environment.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

Inpatient Receptionists are committed to front desk operations in the wards, We are responsible for greeting, admitting, discharging, managing patient transfer and patient records. We ensure the smooth running of the reception area, and we provide essential support to healthcare staff. Our success is driven by the care of patients and their whānau.

About you

Skills and experience you will need 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

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

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 11:59pm on 17 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at ekeraam.jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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