Secretarial Support Casual at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough, Nelson Hospital

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand (Nelson Marlborough), formally NMDHB

Do you enjoy a flexible work environment?

Have you got what it takes to pick up a range of casual assignments?

We offer:

• a supportive team environment
• a flexible work life balance - by filling casual assignments that work in with your availability
• new skills, or the opportunity to refresh your admin skills
• a fun team environment - work alongside dedicated professionals 

Do you have strong communication skills and would you thrive in a busy environment, while remaining calm under pressure? If so, and you enjoy working in a supportive team - this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The casual pool is made up of administrators and secretaries who work on assignments of varying lengths.  They train with the staff member who's leaving, and continue in the role until a permanent replacement is appointed.  This can take several weeks, or even several months, while we find the right fit for the role. 

As a casual staff member you - ll gain new skills and - learn the ropes - across a range of admin roles and service areas. You can take a break between assignments, or move onto your next assignment. You - ll gain valuable insight into working as a hospital administrator. 

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

You will have the important task of providing administration and/or secretarial support to our clinical staff, this includes typing, filing, calling patients, coordinating clinics, supporting wards across all administration duties, data entry, maintaining patient details - just to mention a few of the tasks you will learn. It will provide you with insight into the health sector, utilising our comprehensive training programme. 

The commencing salary is dependent on your skill base but starts at $64,903 based on a 40-hour week. Our preferred candidates will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment. 

To meet the requirements of this role you will need to have knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Outlook and Word. Having a minimum typing speed of 50wpm is desirable, but that depends on the role covered. 

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of NZ approved COVID-19 vaccines as they have direct contact with patients and members of the public.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora is the main health provider for 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 difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

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

At Te Whatu Ora we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a great team to help us deliver.

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

Apply Now! It's easy. Please fill in our online application form. https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

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

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Te Whatu Ora 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.