Relief Elective Booking Coordinator

• Relief Elective Booking Coordinator - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full – Time, 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

• A great opportunity to develop broad experience across elective and outpatient services while playing an important role in helping patients access timely care

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 Relief Elective Booking Coordinator, you will provide support across both the Outpatient and Surgical Elective Services Booking Teams, while also assisting other areas within Administration Services as required.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will coordinate outpatient appointments, manage elective surgery bookings, maintain waiting lists, and ensure patient information is recorded accurately and efficiently. You will work closely with clinical and administrative teams to support patient flow, maximise clinic and theatre utilisation, and help ensure patients receive care within required timeframes.

As a relief role, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to multiple services and systems, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is highly adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic environment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Administration Services team plays a vital role in supporting outpatient and elective services across Hawke's Bay. Based in Hastings, you will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering efficient, patient focused services that support excellent healthcare outcomes.

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About you

As a Relief Elective Booking Coordinator, you will bring:

• Strong administration, computer, and data entry skills
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities
• The flexibility to work across different teams and services
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A positive, proactive approach to problem solving
• The ability to build effective relationships with patients, whānau, clinicians, and colleagues
• A commitment to culturally responsive practice and equitable health outcomes for our communities

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 28th August If you have any questions about the role, please contact 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.