Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Permanent, part-time role working 32 hours per week in Whangārei
- Busy and versatile role
- Rewarding position within healthcare
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
As a Locum Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the placement of Senior Medical Officer (SMO) locums across the Northland district, with hospitals based in Whangārei, Kawakawa, Dargaville and Kaitaia. This involves actively engaging with key internal stakeholders and external recruitment agencies to ensure the timely and efficient filling of locum requirements. You will take pride in delivering a high standard of service, building strong relationships with stakeholders and locums alike, and ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all parties involved.
About the Team/Service/Location
Our recruitment team in Whangārei is passionate about delivering outstanding service, taking the time to truly understand the needs of both clients and candidates. We pride ourselves on working collaboratively, supporting each other to achieve the best outcomes through a strong team spirit and shared commitment to excellence.
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About you
As a Locum Coordinator, you will enjoy a dynamic and varied role, requiring the following skills:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial/Organisational Psychology, Business Studies, or equivalent practical experience.
- At least two years previous experience managing recruiting processes in a large organisation or relevant recruitment agency experience.
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of best practice recruitment services, knowledge of HR disciplines and processes, superior planning and organisational skills,
- Effective communication skills, positive attitude, ability to build effective relationships, self-motivated, innovative, flexible, able to work autonomously or as part of a team.
- High degree of mental concentration, ability to function under rapidly changing and demanding conditions.
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 13 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at michelle.apetera@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting reference WHA00705.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.