Receptionist - Oncology OPD
Role: Receptionist
- Location: Waikato Regional Cancer Centre
- Details: Permanent - Fulltime - 80 hours/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 an experienced Receptionist to join our Oncology department at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton. As a successful Receptionist, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the cancer outpatient service. This is an 80-hour per fortnight, permanent position where you will be working from Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4.30pm.
Day to day you will be involved in meeting greeting patients, booking follow up appointments and general reception duties. You will also ensure that patients are provided with the correct information they need to attend their appointment on the correct day and time.
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Key responsibilities of the role:
The Receptionist role is essential in assisting with the smooth running of the Oncology outpatient services. The role includes:
- Attending and departing patients
- Booking outpatient follow up appointments
- Communication with staff, patients and their families
- Telephone enquiries and general reception duties
- Organisation and distribution of patient documentation
- Maintaining accurate computer records
- Administration duties as required
About the Team/Service
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealands largest tertiary, teaching hospitals. We are a value based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve.We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value see more applicants from our Maori communities.
About you
As a booking clerk In Cancer Service, we are looking for people who are:
- Organised, efficient and able to prioritise their workload effectively
- Exceptional at customer service via the telephone
- Detail oriented
- Computer literate
- Be a team member while able to work independently
Experience in a health environment or knowledge of clinical terminology would be an advantage, but not essential.
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 Maori, 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 23 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ekeraam Jones at Ekeraam.Jones@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz