National Travel Assistance Coordinator
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Located at Whakatāne Hospital + Free onsite parking
- Permanent part-time position – 0.6 FTE
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + 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 interested to hear from highly skilled and experienced Administrators who are looking to expand their skillset. This role supports members of our community, enabling them to access specialist healthcare services. Our National Travel Assistance Coordinators assist with arranging transport and/or accommodation to allow patients from the Eastern Bay of Plenty to attend and receive services which are in other parts of the country.
This is a permanent part-time position working 24 hours per week.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will be working alongside clinical staff to support these patients and their whānau so that we can work to reduce inequities in service provision. Working at Whakatāne Hospital, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting provision of Allied Health services to our communities.
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About you
Our preferred candidate will have:
- Digital proficiency – Confident with email, spreadsheets, and online systems
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Excellence time management skills
- Ability to prioritise within a busy work environment
- Empathy and cultural sensitivity
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 5th September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact BP-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.