Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Meade Clinical Centre, Waikato Hospital
- 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 are seeking a permanent Receptionist to join our team within the Outpatient Clinics, Meade Clinical Centre.
The role is essential in assisting with the smooth running of the Outpatient Clinics across several different specialities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Communicating with staff, patients and their families
- Organising, preparing and distributing patient records and other documentation
- Maintaining accurate computer records of patient attendance at clinic
- Booking appointments for patients
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About the Service
MCC Outpatient Clinic is a busy, fast paced environment providing support to many different specialties
About you
The successful applicant will need:
- Excellent communication skills with a positive and friendly attitude.
- Strong customer service focus
- Proven and demonstrated experience in an administration role and computer skills
- To be innovative and flexible with excellent time management and organisational skills
- To be flexible with working hours. Earliest start time is 7.30am, latest finish time is 5.00pm.
- Previous experience in healthcare and iPM would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be provided.
- 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.
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 11 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.