Receptionist - BreastScreen Northwest
Part-time 0.6FTE (48 hours per fortnight)
Based at BreastScreen Northwest Clinic
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.
BreastScreen Waitemata Northland (BSWN) is part of the Health New Zealands free national BreastScreen Aotearoa (BSA) Programme. We screen over 45,000 wahine each year, and we pride ourselves on consistently delivering a positive experience for our clients.
About the Role
We are looking for a Receptionist to work at our Northwest clinic. The primary responsibility of the role will be assisting with greeting patients, inbound and outbound calls, supporting client bookings and follow-up as needed. The rostered hours alternate between weeks.On week one the hours are 7.45am-4.15pm Monday, 10.30am-7pm Thursday, 7.45am-4.15pm Friday and on week two are 7.45am-3.45pm Monday, 3pm-7pm Thursday, 7.45am-4.15pm Friday and 8am-12.30pm Saturday.
This role is responsible for providing an efficient, customer-focussed service to our clients, ensuring they experience a positive interaction.
The role involves greeting clients as they arrive at the clinic, enrolling clients into the Breast Screening program through various channels, ensuring clients receive necessary forms, and following up with those who haven't responded to invitations.Additionally, the position requires prompt outreach to clients who miss appointments, assistance in rescheduling, and providing advice to clients and primary care regarding appointments and screening/treatment pathways.
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About Us
Health New Zealand Waitemata provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.
For more information on living and working in Waitemata District, click here.
About you
As you will be the first point of contact for many of our clients, experience in a customer-focussed role and a warm, welcoming demeanour is essential. Youll be able to work independently and have a flexible attitude. You will also be able to demonstrate a high-level of tact when interacting with staff and clients in what can be an emotionally demanding situation.
If this sounds like you, and youre interested in making a positive impact to the health of wahine, apply online today!
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 now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 20 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
Job reference: WDHB20504