Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Dunedin Hospital
- Permanent, full-time role
- Salary between $58,150 and $64,584 per annum depending on experience
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
We are looking for an Administration Officer - Dispatch to contribute to the smooth running of the Clinical Records service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the organisation.
This fast-paced role has a strong focus on records management and maintaining our information database and tidy storage areas so records can be quickly retrieved when required. There are also opportunities to contribute to process improvement.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
To be successful in this busy role you will be the kind of person who enjoys working in a demanding environment, as well as the following:
- Efficient, able to access information quickly
- As you'll be handling patient information, the ability to be discrete is an absolute requirement
- Ability to work in a structured environment with some repetitive tasks
- An understanding of the Privacy Act 2020 is required
You must be a team player with very good communication skills, who understands and appreciates the need for attention to detail. In addition, your strong computer and systems knowledge will see you succeed in this position.
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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 Thursday, 26 June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.