Medical Secretary - Cancer Screening and Treatment Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Medical Secretary – Cancer Screening and Treatment Services
• Palmerston North Hospital
• Permanent Part time: 0.5 FTE and 0.6 FTE 

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 these Roles

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Regional Cancer, Screening, Treatment and Support Service as a Medical Secretary.

We have two part-time positions available:

• 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week)
• 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)

Both positions are worked Monday to Friday and provide essential Medical Secretary support across our Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Haematology services.

About the Role

As a Medical Secretary, you will play a key role in supporting clinical teams by providing efficient, accurate, and timely transcription and administrative services. Your contribution will help the Cancer Screening, Treatment and Support Cluster meet service guidelines, performance targets, and patient care objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely transcription of medical records and correspondence.
• Deliver efficient administrative support to clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain patient records and documentation to a high standard.
• Ensure strict confidentiality and privacy of all patient and service information.
• Support the smooth day-to-day operation of oncology and haematology services.
• Adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and work environments while maintaining service excellence

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent typing, transcription, and administrative skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A professional approach to handling confidential information.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude in a dynamic healthcare environment.

About the Team/Service

Our team delivers high-quality, patient-focused cancer care for a growing regional population that spans Masterton, Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, Whanganui, and Taranaki. As part of this regional network, you'll be committed to a whole-system approach and will play a key role in enhancing service delivery and access. The team is supportive and welcoming, and we value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Employing over 2,500 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 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

• Proven Medical Secretary/administrative experience, ideally in the health or social services sector
• Ability to develop and work within defined administrative processes and systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• High level of computer literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office and patient management systems
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a busy and evolving environment
• Flexibility and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• An understanding of—or interest in—cancer treatment services is desirable

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 TBC. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Catherine Marshall at Catherine.marshall@midcentraldhb.govt.nz  

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