System Administrator, ￉clair Laboratory Information System (LIS) at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent Fulltime

• Make a difference behind the scenes of patient care. Join a team that supports better health outcomes for our communities.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora MidCentral is seeking an experienced and motivated System Administrator to manage and maintain the Éclair Laboratory Information System (LIS). This vital role ensures the stability, security, and continual improvement of a critical clinical system that supports laboratory services and patient care across the MidCentral district.

As the System Administrator for Éclair, you'll:

• Administer, support, and optimise the Éclair LIS, including user setup, troubleshooting, and configuration.
• Collaborate closely with clinicians, laboratory teams, and vendors like Sysmex.
• Maintain system documentation and support training resources.
• Generate and improve system reporting.
• Champion continuous improvement in your day-to-day work.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

What we are looking for

• Proven experience with clinical systems administration (Éclair or similar)
• Strong knowledge of HL7, FHIR, and system integration
• Minimum 2–3 years working with large-scale applications
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Interpersonal skills with a passion for system reliability and service

Desirable Extras

• Experience in clinical IT or health informatics
• Familiarity with Sysmex platforms

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

If you're ready to bring your technical expertise and collaborative spirit to a role that supports meaningful change in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please email the Human Resources Department (Email: humanresources.support@midcentraldhb.govt.nz)

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