Main Front Reception Administrator

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent, part-time position – 34 Hours a week
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym + Wellbeing programme + Discounted goods 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an administrator to join the high performing administration team at Main Front Reception at Tauranga Hospital. The role is .85 FTE (34 hours per week)

This position provides high-quality reception, administrative, and organisational support across both the Tauranga and Whakatāne hospital sites. This role offers potential for growth and may develop into a leadership opportunity.

You will be the first point of contact to all customers at the Bay of Plenty District Health Board therefore we are looking for someone who will provide excellent customer service. You will be required to respond effectively to general enquiries and maintain good relationships with staff and most importantly patients, visitors and their families.

The position offers a variety of duties including managing phone calls, general administrative tasks, assisting with rostering, welcoming all customers and going the extra mile for them.

Morning and afternoon shifts are required, including some weekends and public holidays. As the Main Front Reception operates seven days a week, this role involves working rostered shifts across these times.

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About You

To be successful in this position you will be a team player with a positive attitude, a willingness to work innovatively and find solutions. We are looking for someone who has accurate administrative skills. You will be an excellent communicator and have a friendly telephone manner. Time management skills are important as is your ability to be flexible and adaptable. 

About the Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. 

We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 29 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.