Staff and Patient Travel Coordinator
- Your day will be fast-paced and varied and you will be a critical part of a team delivering a great service to our community.
- We offer very real and meaningful work in a supportive and collegial team environment.
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
Nelson Hospital is seeking a highly organised and detailed - orientated individual to join our administrative support team as a Coordinator. This position is part of a team of 3 responsible for booking patient and staff travel along with booking accommodation and conferences.This is an integral role within the organisation providing a service to the entire Nelson Marlborough district.
As a Staff and Patient Travel Coordinator, your duties will include:
- Coordinating staff travel arrangements, including transportation, accommodation and itineraries,
- Organizing accommodation and travel for patients when required ,
- Planning and booking conferences and professional development events for staff.
The working hours are between 8.00AM and 4.30PM, Monday to Friday.
It is a permanent full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE).
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Clinical Support Services play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our healthcare facilities. By providing essential administrative and secretarial assistance, we enable clinical teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.From coordinating schedules to managing documentation, we are the backbone of the hospital - s daily operations. We provide a great place to work with professional development and career growth opportunities, job security and workplace wellness programmes.
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About you
As a Staff and Patient Travel Coordinator, you will have:
- Proven experience in administrative or secretarial roles, preferably in a healthcare setting,
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask in a busy environment ,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with healthcare management systems,
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills ,
- A high level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information ,
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment ,
- Knowledge of medical terminology is an advantage but not essential ,
- Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Our preferred applicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.
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 19 October 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Gretchen Van Haght (Team Leader Clinical Support) at gretchen.vanhaght@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N25-215
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.