General Administrationat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral66,611 - 75,628
Administrator / Receptionist, Palmerston North Hospital, Permanent, Full
- time Be the welcoming face of MidCentral Health!
This is an opportunity to provide exceptional customer service and administrative support in a busy hospital environment.
You'll play a key role in ensuring patients, whānau, and visitors receive timely assistance and accurate information.BenefitsAn encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth 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 Administrator/Receptionist, you will:Greet and assist patients, visitors, and staff in a professional mannerManage enquiries and provide accurate informationProcess admissions, discharges, and transfers in the Patient Management SystemCoordinate orderly dispatch and retrieve clinical files after hoursHandle cash transactions and daily reconciliationsSupport wards and departments with administrative tasksThis role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering excellent service.About the Team/ServiceEmploying over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds
- the perfect blend of rural and city living.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click hereAbout youWe're looking for someone who brings:Strong customer service and communication skillsCompetence with computer systems and data entryAbility to prioritise tasks and work under pressureKnowledge of bicultural issues and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principlesHigh level of professionalism and integrityDesirable: Knowledge of health systems and touch typing skills.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 now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by the advertised date.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lee-Anne Sharp, Administration Manager (Email: leeanne.sharp@midcentraldhb.govt.nz)We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.