Service Administrator - Infection Prevention and Control at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Service Administrator – Infection Prevention and Control

• Dunedin Hospital, Permanent part time 0.8 FTE
• Salary Band $73,476 and $76,551 p.a. pro-rata

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 Infection Prevention & Control Service Administrator provides flexible administration support to the Southern District Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team. The role involves non-clinical administrative support to the Charge Nurse Manager and IPC Service, including data entry, roster maintenance and clerical support.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Provide timely and accurate confidential administration to the CNM ensuring all personnel files and records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with the collation of reports
• Ensure travel for service requirements is arranged to support Southern IPC
• Assist the IPC Service staff with administration and database management during outbreaks
• Support IPC with the IPC education programme
• Adapt to rapid changes in the work environment in response to IPC risk situations.
• Accurately maintain Time & Attendance (T&A) and One Staff data to ensure accurate staffing and payroll
• Protect and maintain patient information in compliance with the Health Information Privacy Code under the Privacy Act

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

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people and tasks. You'll have a positive outlook, excellent relationship management skills and function well under the pressure that often occurs in a health environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Previous administration experience
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals
• Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
• Strong computer skills
• The ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional manner

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 30 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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