AIR Administrator - Palmerston North - Te Ikaroa - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact for the community around you in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives  
• Permanent, full time opportunity
• Located in Palmerston North

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) enables immunisation healthcare providers to access immunisation health records and make better decisions about whether a person should or should not receive a vaccination. The AIR helps give Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the wider health system a better understanding of population immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases. 

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the collection, maintenance and exchange of accurate and valid data in the AIR in accordance with the security, quality and timeliness specification in the AIR business rules. The role works as part of the MidCentral AIR team and will see you generate the outreach immunisation service referrals, monitors OIS performance and reports on outcomes monthly.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are an experienced administrator with a high level of computer skills and are able to provide appropriate administrative support to the AIR team. You have an eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a timely, and accurate manner. Able to work to tight deadlines and timeframes. You are comfortable with outreach work in the community, at clinics and in an office environment as required.  

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft office
• An eye for detail and commitment for continuous quality improvement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work to tight timeframes
• Outreach work in the community, at clinics and in an office environment as required
• Proven experience in administration and analytical systems such as Power BI, and the ability to include upgrades and error resolutions

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 Tuesday, 20 January 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. 

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence after the advert closes. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.