Secretarial Support 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) formerly NMDHB

Nelson Hospital

Permanent part-time position (0.8FTE/64 hours a fortnight) 

• Do you have the skills to be effective at scheduling appointments and competently managing waiting lists?
• Want to be part of a friendly, supportive team in a fast-paced environment?
• Bring an energetic attitude and sense of humour to your role
• Sound knowledge of MS Office is important
• Ability to show appropriate initiative and be proactive

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

We are looking for a personable and capable administrator, with outstanding communication and organisational skills, to join our administrative support team at the Nelson Hospital. You will provide administrative support to our consultants and clinical teams.

This position requires close attention to detail to maintain accurate data management of our patient information care system and transcribing of medical documents.

A typing speed of 50 words per minute is essential. Dictaphone experience and medical terminology would be advantageous but not essential. Our preferred applicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.

Permanent part-time position (0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight).

The starting salary for this position is $67,932 (pro rata i.e. based on a 40 hour working week).

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

You - ll respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality and will have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload. You - ll be bright, outgoing and possess excellent interpersonal skills, and will provide a consistently high standard of customer service to our team.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

Te Whatu Ora staff must have completed their primary course of two NZ approved COVID-19 vaccinations.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, 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)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA

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

You will enjoy the satisfaction of fulfilling an important role within the hospital, assisting with managing patients from initial specialist appointment, through the hospital service and back into the community.

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

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes - lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/

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

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on vacancies@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748.

For role specific information please contact Penny French on penny.french@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Apply now, it - s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying.

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz

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Applications close: Open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

Te Whatu Ora (Nelson Marlborough) 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.