Administration Support Officer at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: 12 months fixed-term, part-time (0.8 FTE)

Salary: $70,970 - $78,397 (pro-rated)

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 an office administrator to join our friendly team based in the Therapies/Older Person Rehabilitation Service (OPRS) Departments at Hutt Hospital.

We are looking for empathetic person with office experience, who is motivated to learn in a changing environment. The position involves outstanding and courteous frontline reception, booking appointments, administration support and responding to telephone enquiries with a friendly professional manner. There is a large variety of general office tasks, and a sound computer knowledge will be needed.

This role works 4 days a week, 8:00am - 4:30pm and we are flexible on which days you work.

About the Team/Service/Location 

This is an opportunity to be part of a small friendly team working in the Therapy Department and (OPRS) which includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Therapy, Pain Management, Geriatrician and Hand Therapy Services located at Hutt Hospital.

This is a very busy department where you will be working with our professional and friendly teams that have a can-do attitude, where patients are valued and made welcome. 

About you 

We need someone who has the following skills and experience: 

• Strong customer service with experience relating to a wide range of ethnic groups
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent front-line reception and telephone manner
• Ability to work autonomously and also as part of the team
• Excellent computer skills, Microsoft suite, Single Clinical Portal, WebPas, MAP
• Ability to deliver a high standard of work with empathy to all and excellent attention to detail
• Previous knowledge and experience in a health environment would be of advantage

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 by 23rd March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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