Surgical Scheduler – Administration Support

Job title: Surgical Scheduler – Administration Support

Company: Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora

Job description:

• Location: Whakatāne Hospital
• Permanent Part-time – 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
• Competitive remuneration + Wellbeing programme + Staff carparking

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.He Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the RoleAn opportunity exists for an exceptional administrator to join the Surgical Scheduling Team based at Whakatāne Hospital as a Surgical Scheduler/Administrator.The main purpose of this position is to schedule patients appropriately for clinic appointments and surgery at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital in line with the Ministry of Health requirements.This role requires excellent administrative skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to problem solve and think outside the box. It is an important part of a team who work closely together and with multiple stakeholders across Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. It will also require a high level of flexibility as it will be providing support across the whole surgical scheduling team as required.This role is covered by PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement Salary Band 5 – $74,090 to $81,864 (full-time equivalent).About you

• Minimum of 3 years demonstrated administration experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of patient information systems
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• High level of attention to detail and well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisation and customer service skills
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We’re dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 25th February 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at .

Expected salary: $74090 – 81864 per year

Location: Bay of Plenty

Job posting date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:56:21 GMT

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