Administration Assistants, Wairau & Nelson Hospitals at Nelson Marlborough Health (Nelson/Blenheim), Marlborough Region

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Administration Assistants

Wairau Hospital & Nelson Hospital 

• 2 positions available
• Fixed-term for 12 months
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Opportunity to make a real difference

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki ēnei mahi (About these positions)

We are looking for two extraordinary administration assistants to proactively support and work alongside our Personal Assistants. You will engage daily with our people at every level of the organisation. The positions available are: 

Position 1: Nelson Hospital - 10 hours per week

Position 2: Wairau Hospital, Blenheim - 4 hours per week

Please indicate which location you are applying for in your cover letter. The positions are both fixed term for 12 months. Hours are flexible and will be discussed at interview.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

We are looking for an energetic self-starter who is confident, pays close attention to detail, has a sense of humour and the passion to make a real difference to enable our communities to live well, stay well and get well. You will bring several years of experience in a similar role ideally within the health sector, or other complex environment.

Your communication skills will be second to none, so too your commitment to providing excellent customer service. You will display confidence in prioritising not only your own workflow and managing your deadlines but in managing the workflow and deadlines for Senior Executives. You will be working as part of a high performing team and will consistently display confidentiality and discretion.

Key requirements for this position include:

• An experienced and positive outlook with a real desire to help people
• Organisational and planning ability
• Strong multi-tasking ability
• Ability to remain calm in high demand situations
• Ability to exercise appropriate initiative and a proactive approach
• A willingness to be flexible, innovative and undertake other duties as required
• Empathy and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

You will pride yourself on being one step ahead of your executives. 

For the health and safety of staff and patients all NMH staff are required to be vaccinated in accordance with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Nelson Marlborough Health is the main health provider for the Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough-s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

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Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

In return for your expertise, energy and passion we offer you a role where every day will be energising and diverse, with a bit of humour thrown in to combat a sometimes challenging, but satisfying role.

If you believe you are up for the challenge and have the background, skills, expertise and passion that we are looking for, get in touch! We would love to hear from you.

We provide a great place to work with professional development opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 546 1274. 

For role specific information please contact Jess Ettema, Service Manager - Clinical Support, Regional Hospital Management on Jess.Ettema@nmdhb.govt.nz

Keen to apply now, it-s easy. Please fill in our online application form. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

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Applications close: Sunday 5 June (unless filled prior) Applications will be reviewed as received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Nelson Marlborough Health strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.