Clinical Unit Administrator - Perioperative Department

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tauranga Hospital – Permanent Full-time
• Must be available for weekend and after hours shifts when rostered
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym + Wellbeing programme + Discounted goods 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a permanent full-time Clinical Unit Administration position within our Perioperative Department at Tauranga Hospital.  This is a permanent full-time position. This position covers the reception area within the Surgical Admission Unit and Pre-assessment Clinic.  We are looking for enthusiastic applicants with excellent administration and customer services skills. This is a busy and varied role where no two days will be the same.     

The successful applicant must have excellent customer service and communication skills and be a proven team player. Well-developed computer skills and outstanding time management skills are a key requirement. The role covers a rotating roster in which weekend shifts and after hours are included. 

About the Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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.  Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty 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

• Excellent customer service and communication skills with excellent phone manner
• The ability to prioritise and work well under pressure while maintaining professionalism and high-quality workmanship
• Well-developed computer skills – be able to learn software skills related to surgical services
• A positive and flexible attitude and a sense of humour
• Ideally you will have working knowledge of Webpas, MCP, Microsoft Office, Oracle and Omtrak
• Be familiar with a hospital environment 

Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 13^th July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.