Administrator - Taumarunui at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Manawatu - Wanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Taumarunui Hospital Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato
• Casual | MondaySunday as required

Join Our Team

Taumarunui Hospital is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Administrator to join our team on a casual, asneeded basis. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful care in a dynamic rural healthcare environment where initiative, innovation, and teamwork are valued.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to delivering equitable, highquality healthcare for all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Taumarunui Hospital provides Emergency Department services, a 10bed inpatient unit, and outpatient care. In this role, you will support these services by ensuring smooth daytoday operations and delivering excellent customer service.

This is a fastpaced and varied position where you will be at the frontline of patient care welcoming patients and their whānau, assisting clinical staff, and helping maintain an efficient and supportive environment.

If you enjoy working with people, thrive under pressure, and want to make a positive impact in your community, wed love to hear from you.

About the Service

Taumarunui Hospital is part of the wider Southern Rural Hospital & Community Service. We pride ourselves on providing highquality, patientfocused care and working collaboratively across clinical and allied health teams. Our hospital is a key part of the Taumarunui community.

About Taumarunui

Taumarunui Hospital offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, laboratory, and radiology. To learn more about living and working in Waikato, click here.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work both independently and within a team
• Welldeveloped clerical skills; healthcare administration experience is an advantage
• Excellent timemanagement and organisational skills
• Empathy and a calm, composed approach
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Resilience in a busy environment

Click here to view the position description.

Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities, and value diversity and inclusion in all forms.

How to Apply

To apply, please click Apply online or submit your application via the Waikato Careers website.

Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 18/08/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at Ekeeram.Jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the recruitment process may progress prior to the closing date.