Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Waikato Hospital-Mental Health and Addictions Service- Permanent – 80 hours per fortnight
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 have an exciting position available for an administrator to join our Mental Health and Addictions Service.
You will enjoy working with a variety of people and situations and must be committed to providing excellent levels of service to attain our goal: To support Mental Health and Addictions Service to continue to earn the reputation as a service people trust with their loved ones’ care.
Key responsibilities:
- Accurate and effective management of services both administration and clinical systems and processes
- Maintains positive and effective relationships with taangata whaiora/whaanau/colleagues and stakeholders of our service
- Provides high level of administration support across our service including co-ordinating, organising and collaborating
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service
We are the Mental Health and Addictions Service arm of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato. We provide specialist services for tāngata whaiora who are experiencing serious mental health difficulties.
About you
- A minimum of two years administration experience.
- Computing / information management (essential) or relevant work experience.
- Knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, acquired through training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability with written and oral communication, and relating effectively with people.
- 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 upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
- Adaptable with a willingness to embrace multitasking. Excellent communication skills are required and confidentiality is essential.
- It would be advantageous that you have had previous experience working within a health/mental health setting.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 14 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz