Perioperative Administration Coordinator

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Perioperative Unit
• Permanent, Full-Time (1.0 FTE)
• Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
  
   

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

This is a dynamic and multifaceted role that combines leadership, coordination, and hands-on administrative responsibilities within the Perioperative Unit. As the Perioperative Administration Coordinator, you will be both a motivator and a doer—leading a team while actively contributing to the daily operations that support theatre efficiency and patient care.

You will lead and inspire the Perioperative administrative team, allocate tasks, supervise workflows, and support team development. Working closely with administrators, clinicians, and managers across the hospital, you will support the Perioperative Nurse Manager in delivering efficient theatre utilisation to meet operational and national health targets. Your role will also include providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support, assisting with HR-related functions such as onboarding and rostering, and actively contributing as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the dedicated Perioperative Unit at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, working alongside passionate clinicians and administrators committed to delivering outstanding theatre services. The unit thrives on collaboration and innovation to ensure excellent patient outcomes in a supportive and vibrant environment.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

You are a motivated leader with a hands-on approach, experienced in administrative coordination within a clinical or health environment. Your excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to motivate and manage a team make you a strong fit for this role. You thrive in a fast-paced setting and are committed to patient safety and quality service delivery. Strong communication and relationship-building skills enable you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janya McLean via email on Janya.mclean2@hbdhb.govt.nz

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