Administration Support / Receptionist / Typist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

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Administration Support/Typist, Older Adult Mental Health,Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent part-time, 0.45 FTE / 18 hours per week

Support a dedicated Older Adult Mental Health team in a varied administration and typing role

Permanent part-time opportunity based at Palmerston North Hospital

Join a supportive, professional team making a difference for older people and their whānau

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

We are seeking an experienced Administration Support/Typist to join our Older Adult Mental Health Service based at Palmerston North Hospital. This is a permanent part-time role working 0.45 FTE, 18 hours per week.

In this role, you will provide effective, efficient and high-quality administration and typing support to the Older Adult Mental Health team. You will be responsible for a range of duties including transcription of clinical dictation, preparing letters, assessments and discharge summaries, data entry, managing referrals, maintaining clinical records, monitoring shared inboxes, and supporting general office administration.

You will work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team and play an important role in ensuring clinical documentation and administrative processes are completed accurately and within required timeframes. Your strong organisational skills, attention to detail and customer-focused approach will support the delivery of quality care to older people, their whānau, clinicians and the wider service.

About you

As an Administration Support/Typist, you will bring excellent communication skills, strong administration experience and the ability to work effectively in a busy healthcare environment.

You will have:

• Proven experience in an administrative or customer service role
• Strong computer literacy, keyboard and data entry skills
• Excellent telephone and customer service skills
• The ability to work within established administrative processes, systems and procedures
• Strong organisation, time management and prioritisation skills
• A positive, flexible and team-focused approach
• High levels of professionalism, confidentiality, integrity and reliability
• Knowledge and understanding of bicultural issues and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / Treaty of Waitangi

Experience working within the health sector would be desirable

About the Team/Service

The Older Adult Mental Health team provides specialist mental health services for older people in our community. The Administration Support/Typist role is an important part of the team, supporting clinicians and ensuring the service runs smoothly through accurate, timely and professional administrative support.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

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.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

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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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Roxanne Janse Van Rensburg [MidCentral] Roxanne.JanseVanRensburg@midcentraldhb.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.