Clinical Administration Support
- Working in a rewarding, positive and fast paced environment.
- The role enables in making a meaningful contribution for patients and their families
- Opportunity to work with a supportive and dynamic team of nurses, doctors and the wider team of Clinical 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 Role
As Clinical Administration Support, you will apply your attention to detail, skill for data management and accuracy in supporting our clinical staff in accessing vital patient clinical content which saves lives and improves our patient's care journey.
This role involves producing accurate records, assisting patients and staff with queries as well as general administrative duties as may be needed.
It is a permanent full time role, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE) Monday to Friday, 8.00AM to 4.00PM.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of Clinical Administration play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation 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 Clinical Administration Support, you will:
- have a bright, outgoing personality and will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering a consistently high level of customer service,
- be a competent typist and possess a sound knowledge of the MS Office Suite,
- be highly empathetic and respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality,
- have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload.
Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage, but is not essential.
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 20 February 2026. 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: R1N25-311
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.