Ward Administrator, Maternity

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Ward Administrator – Maternity 0.5 FTE, Part-time

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

In this role you will work alongside the clinical team caring for whanau through all stages of their maternity journey. You will be able to utilise your administration knowledge and skills to ensure the best possible whānau care.

You will provide high quality service to our staff, patients, and their whanau. You will be responsible for admitting, discharging, and transferring of patients, along with keeping electronic records up-to-date and ensuring all confidential data is handled correctly

You will also have plenty of opportunity to demonstrate your commitment to quality assurance and accreditation principles. 

This a permanent part time position in the Maternity Unit at Taranaki Base Hospital. The role is part time at 40 hours a fortnight, worked 3 days one week 2 days the second week

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki maternity service consists of a secondary maternity unit located in Taranaki Base Hospital in New Plymouth, and a primary birthing unit locate in Hawera. The maternity unit consists of a combined birthing suite and antenatal ward, and a separate postnatal ward. There are six birthing rooms, a birthing pool, seven antenatal beds, and 16 postnatal beds. The primary birthing unit in Hawera has one birthing room with pool and three postnatal beds.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki’s neonatal unit has level 2A accreditation with 6 cots and 2 intensive care cots to provide care for babies from 28 weeks gestation. 

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About you

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills, a commitment to customer service and experience in developing administrative procedures. You will be highly organised with the ability to effectively prioritise your workload, juggling multiple tasks - sometimes under pressure. Working knowledge of computer programs such as Microsoft Office products is essential

Other skills and experience we are looking for:

• Experience in assisting staff to work in an optimal way 
• Experience working with in a medical environment
• Ability to build relationships quickly with all members of the team
• Follows processes but able to demonstrate initiative - discerning when a situation may require a slightly different process
• Works to a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality 

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 July 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria Christian Victoria.christian@tdhb.org.nz

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