Professional Administrator - MHAS at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

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Professional Administrator - Uru Rauhī Mental Health & Addictions Services 

Palmerston North Hospital | Permanent, Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Salary: PSA Administration MECA - Band 3, Step 1-5

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 have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Professional Administrator to join Uru Rauhī Mental Health & Addictions Services.

This varied and rewarding role provides high-quality administrative and coordination support to our clinical and multidisciplinary teams. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of Mental Health & Addiction Services through managing referrals, appointments, clinical documentation, reporting requirements, and supporting service users throughout their care journey.

Working closely with clinicians, service managers, and administration colleagues, you will contribute to delivering efficient, person-centred services while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance with organisational requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and making a meaningful difference every day

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven administration experience, ideally within a healthcare environment
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams
• High attention to detail with accurate data entry and record management skills
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A positive, adaptable and customer-focused approach
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all New Zealanders

Experience with healthcare administration systems such as WebPAS or Connected Care would be advantageous.

About the Team/Service

Uru Rauhī Mental Health & Addiction Services is committed to a wellness and recovery-focused model of care that supports the interconnected wellbeing of individuals, whānau and communities. Our services strive to achieve Waiora by supporting positive health outcomes and empowering those accessing our services.

You will join a dedicated and supportive team that works collaboratively to provide high-quality mental health and addiction services across the MidCentral region.

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 Ravi Garala Ramkumar <Ravi.Garalaramkumar@TeWhatuOra.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.