Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Unit Recruitment Coordinator at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin or Southland
• Fixed-term, full-time role until May 2027
• Salary band: $73,476 - $76,551 (depending on 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

This role is responsible for assisting the RMO Unit in providing an end-to-end, seamless, and transparent Annual RMO Recruitment Cycle service to clinical services.

The RMO Unit Recruitment Coordinator will provide recruitment activity support through coordination and administration during the Annual RMO Recruitment Cycle (ARC), as well as arranging orientation for RMOs who commence throughout the year, in addition to the annual intake sessions.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• coordinating orientation requirements and liaising with relevant services
• facilitating relocation services and approval requests in line with employment agreements and policy
• collating references and communicating with incoming candidates
• supporting candidates employed through the ARC to obtain registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand
• coordinating the transfer of details for incoming RMOs transferring to or from other districts.

Competing priorities are inherent in this role, therefore it is essential you have the flexibility and ability to reprioritise your workload to meet the dynamic needs of the service.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to approximately 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 our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind achieving these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are looking for a process-driven administrative professional with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

Ideally you will:

• be able to quickly build rapport across all levels of an organisation
• thrive on daily challenges and consistently deliver high-quality results
• bring previous administration or coordination experience
• have strong computer skills (essential)
• demonstrate a high level of accuracy, sound judgement, and confidentiality
• be a fast learner who retains knowledge and anticipates potential issues
• have excellent time management, prioritisation, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• have a flexible approach with the ability to successfully prioritise workload
• have previous experience in recruitment, HR administration, or the health sector (highly desirable).

This is a busy professional office environment, so you will need to enjoy working both collaboratively and independently to achieve team goals. We offer a supportive team environment.

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 serve 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 Friday, 1 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb McDonald deb.mcdonald@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.