Ward Administrator - Casual at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hutt Valley, Lower Hutt

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Casual

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

Join our team as a Casual Ward Reliever, providing essential administrative and reception support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the ward. Duties include managing phone and reception enquiries, handling patient admissions and discharges, maintaining patient records and ward information boards, coordinating patient transport, processing emails and correspondence, and supporting staff with general administrative tasks.

This casual role is expected to operate Monday to Friday, between the hours of 07:30 am - 05:00 pm.

The salary band for this position is $67,943 - $77,141 (pro rata for hours worked), depending on experience. 

About the Team/Service/ Location

 Join our friendly pool of ward support administrators, based here at Hutt Hospital where no two days are the same.

About you

• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a busy healthcare environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, maintaining a professional and friendly approach.
• Able to remain calm under pressure while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong administrative skills, keen attention to detail, and confidence using computer systems.
• Experience in healthcare, reception, or administration is advantageous, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

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 17 July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

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