Administrator Lakes District Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Administrator Lakes District Hospital, Queenstown
- Lakes District Hospital, permanent part time 0.6 and 0.8 roles available
- Salary between $73,476 - $76,551 per annum pro rata depending on previous experience
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
The Administrator Lakes District Hospital roles will effectively contribute to the smooth running of the Service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing of the service/organisation.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Provide a reception service, take messages, answer and redirect queries as appropriate, screen telephone calls and visitors, open and distribute mail, and attend to visitors as required.
- Provide administrative support for a wide range of services including the Emergency Department, main reception, Allied Health, and Radiology departments
- Support patients and the Lakes team with queries and problem solving as required
Management of patient records, payments, ACC forms, admit and discharge patients electronically
About the Team/Service/ Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
Our ideal candidates will:
- Have at least two years previous administration experience
- Have a high degree of knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite including advanced knowledge of word- processing, spreadsheet, email, calendar, graphics, presentation packages.
- Be a touch typist, have a high attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, a natural open manner, and acts with discretion, sensitivity and integrity at all times
- Be willing to participate in a roster which includes weekend and evening work
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 4 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katie Procter at Katie.Procter@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Otago |
| Position type: | Permanent Part time |
| Category: | Administration |
| Date listed: | 02-Jun-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 04-Jun-2026 |
| Reference: | 235805 |
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