Administrator - Emergency Department at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent 0.4 part-time role available
• Salary between $73,476 and $76,551 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

Our Emergency Department is an exceptionally busy service and provides care for thousands of attendees every year. We have a triage area, a rapid assessment area, dedicated resuscitation areas, acute, sub-acute and paediatric cubicles. Our department carries out all acute care, including full patient resuscitation facilities, management of trauma, fractures, injuries etc. The ED's vision is to be a centre of clinical care and customer service excellence. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.

This is a fast-paced environment and experienced applicants will thrive in this busy, front-line area of the hospital. We are looking for a new team member to carry out varied administrative duties to support the wider team, and ensure our department runs smoothly. You will be extremely resilient, display maturity whilst making sound decisions, and have a professional can-do attitude in line with our values.

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

Naturally you will also have a friendly and welcoming nature, and be comfortable interacting with patients and their whanau. As an experienced administrator you will be skilled at juggling multiple priorities, and able to remain calm under pressure.

Ideally you will bring the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a busy administration role
• Be good at multitasking, and work well under pressure
• Excellent word processing and data entry skills, with a strong eye for detail
• A flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise your workload
• Respectful nature handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner

You will be joining a dedicated, supportive and friendly team of health professionals, providing invaluable support to families when they need it most. If you think you bring the skills we are looking for and have what it takes to thrive in this busy hospital environment, we would love to hear from you. Our administrators work on a 24/7 roster, so it is essential you are flexible and available to work across all shift patterns.

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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 16 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website