Administration Support/Patient Care Liaison
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Mainly based at Otumoetai Primary School Dental Clinic
- Monday to Thursday – 4 hours per day
- Free Flu Vaccination + Wellness Programme + Discounted Goods
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
Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi has an administration support position in our clinic-based Patient Care Liaison team on a permanent part-time basis working 4 hours per day Monday to Thursday.
Your role will be to support and enhance participation of pre-schoolers and school age Tamariki and their whānau in accessing oral health care. You need to be comfortable using multiple methods of communication to engage whānau with the service.
Duties will include working with service specific electronic patient records systems to enrol patients, schedule appointments, undertake patient group reconciliation and data entry.
About the Location
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/
About you
The ideal candidate will:
- Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to culturally safe practices
- Have a high standard of communication that connects with a range of different audiences within our communities
- Be calm, give and receive information clearly and precisely
- Have an ability to effectively negotiate to meet patient and service needs
- Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
- Hold a minimum of a restricted NZ Drivers licence
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 15th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at
BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.