Administration Coordinator - Timaru - Canterbury - NPHSat Te Whatu Ora -

Administration Coordinator

• Timaru - Canterbury
• NPHSContribute to transforming the future of health in this Administration Coordinator role Permanent Part-time 0.6 FTEBased in TimaruHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

As a Clinical Administration Coordinator, you'll join a connected network of professionals across the Southern region who ensure that clinical inquiries are handled efficiently, accurately, and with exceptional care.In this role, you'll work across a range of clinical web applications, using your attention to detail to complete precise data entry, remediate information, and investigate clinical documents and laboratory reports.

Your ability to identify key details will directly support timely and informed clinical decision‑making.Because you'll be working with sensitive health information, a strong commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and professional integrity is essential.

• Te Whatu Ora and works towards Pae Ora (healthy futures for all) by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention.

We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

Life in Timaru offers that rare balance of meaningful work and an easy-going coastal lifestyle, where stunning beaches, a friendly community, and a relaxed pace make every day feel genuinely rewarding.About youWhat you'll bring:You're experienced in clinical data entry and confident working with detailed information.You communicate clearly, work well with others, and stay steady in a fast-moving environment.You're organised, accurate, and able to juggle shifting priorities without losing focus.You're comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your work.You care deeply about equity in health and bring that commitment into everything you do.You understand Te Tiriti o Waitangi and know how to apply its principles in your daily practice.You build positive relationships easily and contribute to a safe, supportive team culture.You bring professionalism, integrity, and a strong sense of personal responsibility.DesiredYou've had experience putting Te Tiriti o Waitangi into action.You understand the New Zealand health system and how public health services operate.You're familiar with medical terminology and clinical systems.You've worked with immunisation, screening, or disease management databases.You're adaptable, flexible, and ready to pitch in during public health responses.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact adele.edmonds-woolf@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.