Surgical scheduler/Administration Support

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an exceptional administrator to join the Planned Care Scheduling Team across the Bay of Plenty as a Scheduler/Administrator.

The main purpose of this position is to schedule patients appropriately for clinic appointments and surgery at Tauranga or Whakatane Hospital in line with the Ministry of Health requirements. This role will be fast paced and requires excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to problem solve and think outside the box.  

You will be an important part of a team who work closely together and with multiple stakeholders across Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. It will also require a high level of flexibility as it will be providing support across the whole surgical scheduling team as required.

This is a permanent, 0.6FTE vacancy working 48 hours per fortnight.  

About You

To be successful in this position you will have the ability to work to a high level and provide excellent customer service. You will be a strong communicator both in verbal and written communication while having well-developed interpersonal skills.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in an administrative position. You will have comprehensive knowledge of patient information systems and have a high level of detail and organisational skills.

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 Sunday 15th of June. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.