Service Administrator - Southland at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role available
• Salary between $72,035 - $75,050 per annum depending on previous experience
• Women's and Children's, Gastroenterology, Renal, Rheumatology, Endocrine and National Bowel Screening Programme

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 Service Administrator will contribute to the smooth running of the services by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function.

This role will carry out a wide range of administrative duties and provide essential support to other staff members within the team.

Administrative tasks will include but are not limited to:

• payroll
• travel
• complaints
• meeting preparation
• meeting minutes
• general support for service managers.

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

This role demands a switched on, highly motivated and organised person with a strong ability to prioritise competing demands in an efficient manner, whilst continually learning in an ever-changing environment.

Ideally you will also bring the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a busy administrator role
• Be a strong team player, with the ability and desire to work cohesively across the team
• Time management skills - having a knack for multi-tasking
• Ability to communicate clearly, both in written and verbal form
• Competent and confident using the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
• A strong eye for detail
• Ability to follow instructions with minimal supervision
• Respectful and professional nature handling confidential information
• Have a natural flair for building and fostering positive relationships
• Ability to work with colleagues remotely

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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 Tuesday, 2 December 2025. 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.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.