Clinical Coder - Whangarei Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau, Northland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hospital & Specialist Services, Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent, full time (1.0FTE) role working 40 hours per week
• Professional development opportunities available

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Clinical Coder, you will provide accurate and timely coding of diseases and procedures for all patient discharged from the hospital. There is high demand to meet deadlines and to maintain accuracy and quality of information in line with NDHB and MoH requirements. You will need to have a high attention to detail, accuracy and proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 30 is split into three services Clinical Records, Release of Information and Clinical Coding. This Clinical Coder role will be based in Whangarei and currently an onsite only position.

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About you

We are looking for an experienced Level 2 or above Clinical Coder. You will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise changing workloads.

• Medical Terminology & Clinical Coding qualifications
• Minimum of 12 months experience as a clinical coder and/or experience using 3M codefinder software
• Minimum two years previous health related clerical / clinical record / nursing or clinical experience
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 15 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team on NL-jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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