Clinical Coder at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Valley Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (1 FTE) & Part Time (0.8 FTE)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated clinical coding professionals to join our team supporting services across Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. Opportunities are available on both a full-time and part-time basis. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference through high-quality work that supports clinical care, patient outcomes, and operational improvement.

You'll be part of a service that works collaboratively across the district, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and reliable support for our clinical and operational teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values strong relationships, and likes to contribute to service improvement.

The salary band for this role is $78,228 - $91,281, depending on experience. 

About the Team

As part of a tertiary-level facility, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of general specialties, as well as advanced services including oncology, cardiothoracic, vascular, and neurosurgery. It's a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse and specialised healthcare environment.

You will be working in a team of clinical coders processing approximately 75,000 inpatient events per year. Our team are committed to meeting reporting deadlines whilst providing quality coding, therefore it is very important to us that applicants have a proven history of commitment to teamwork, using their initiative and can produce work with a high level of accuracy.

What we value:

• Strong communication and relationship building skills 
• A proactive and solution focused approach 
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• A commitment to quality, consistency, and service improvement

What we offer:

• A supportive work environment and ongoing mentorship
• Opportunities to develop globally recognised skills
• Clear career pathways and professional development
• Onsite facilities and amenities

About you:

To succeed in this role, you will have:

Essential:

• HIMAA or equivalent qualification in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology

Highly desirable:

• HIMAA or equivalent qualification in clinical coding, preferably Intermediate level or above
• Practical experience in coding in ICD 10-AM 12th Edition for a minimum of 2 years

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact fiona.douglas@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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