Tokoroa - Administration
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 RoleAs an RMO Medical Workforce Coordinator, you will join the RMO Support Service team based at Waikato Hospital.
Working with the clinical services, you will create rosters for RMOs. Our team is responsible for ensuring the optimum deployment of RMO staff in the Waikato District rostering them when & where required as well as ensuring leave & training are appropriately managed.Key Responsibilities of the role:Day to day you will be writing and managing RMO rosters including planned and unplanned leave management.You will work closely with the RMOSS recruitment team as well as the clinical services to write and manage your rosters.Create a roster every 13 weeks for each roster portfolio, taking into account service needs, staff requests, employment conditions and good rostering practice.Support and coordinate the RMO workforce, including contributing to workforce planning to ensure services are appropriately resourcedDevelops and maintains rosters to comply with the collective agreements and to meet the needs of the service and the RMOsActively manage and report on RMO leaveWork as part of a team to cover other medical workforce co-ordinator duties and leave when requiredEngage in continuous improvement, of own practice and the team's to increase our effectiveness and the quality of our rosters and rostering tools and processes.
The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the Health NZ Te Whatu Ora and PSA National Health Administration Workers Collective Agreement. Click here to view the position description. About the TeamOur team is made up of two halves providing recruitment and rostering support for approximately 600 Registrars and Houses Officers across the Waikato DistrictAs our team name suggests, our role is to support the doctors and the organisation as a whole.This is a busy team who thrive on making a difference to all those we serve.The team is part of the Integrated Operations Centre (IOC).Our priority is to find people who have the right skills and attitude that will make them a great fit for our team.If you are not experienced full training will be given About youWhat we are looking for in the ideal candidate:Well-developed problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills, and with proven record of attention to detail and accuracyA mature and professional manner at all times and in all aspects of work and conduct (e.g. discrete, tactful, understand the importance of confidentiality and privacy)Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and with others at all levels of the organisationBe able to manage your time, priorities and responsibilities in a reactive work environmentBe self-directed and able to meet critical deadlinesBe able to foster effective and enduring relationships with RMOs and Managers across the organisation.Have great initiative, be solution focussed and able to identify, develop and implement process and system improvementsBe a supportive team player working collaboratively to deliver successful team outcomesStrong skills, experience and ability in using and learning computer systems and applicationsSelf-motivated and takes pride in providing a service and has a 'can do' attitude to dealing with problems as they arise.Ideally, but not essential, has previous experience in workforce planning/rostering for a complex environment such as health and understands employment conditions as relating to healthy rostering practices.Ideally, but not essential, a current New Zealand Driver's license.
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo 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 21 September 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.