RMO Advisor at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

RMO Advisor
Southland Hospital

Permanent, full time

Salary between $80,186 and $83,884, depending on experience

Busy and satisfying role that will allow you to use your organisation, people coordination and relationship management skills to help make a real difference
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 will be responsible for the coordination of activities for Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) within Health New Zealand Southern. You will ensure that all aspects of RMO rosters are coordinated effectively, and in a compliant manner. The RMO Advisor will support RMOs by facilitating leave and expense claim requests while building relationships with this group as well as the wider hospital.   

Tasks will include but not limited to:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with RMOs and clinical service teams
• Management of RMO rosters, including seeking cover and entering RMO hours into the payroll system
• Building and maintaining relationships across the Southern district
• Liaising with agencies with regards to the temporary placement of locum RMOs
• Provision of cover to the wider team when they are on leave

About the Team/Service/ Location

The main cities and towns in the Southern District include Dunedin, Invercargill, Queenstown, and Wānaka. Southern is world famous for its picturesque mountains, fiords, glaciers, coastlines, and lakes that are often depicted on postcards and movies. But that's not all - it's also adventure-central with a great cultural and foodie scene. You can set your sights on Southern where you can truly have it all-advancing your career whilst living your best life amidst some of the most stunning scenery New Zealand has to offer.

For more information on living and working in Southland click here

About you

You'll be a team player with excellent communication skills. You'll be a keen relationship builder, resilient and be able to demonstrate your ability to prioritise and juggle tasks. You will have sense of humour and be comfortable working alongside others from differing levels of the organisation.
 
Our successful applicant will have:

• Previous people coordination and administration experience
• Excellent relationship building skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organisation and time management skills
• Previous administration experience
• The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• The ability to work effectively under pressure

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 Thursday 18 June 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deborah 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.