Administrator/Transcriptionist - Medicine Service

Administrator/Transcriptionist - Medicine Service

Administrator / Transcriptionist - Medicine Services

Permanent, Full time (Monday to Friday)

Rotorua Hospital

An exciting opportunity to join our passionate and multi-disciplinary team in Medicine Services.

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

In this role, you will provide day to day administration support to the Medicine Service. Ensuring that all information and systems are maintained. You will ensure that all information are managed and maintained for the effective management of the Service. Typing of letters is a key component of this role so keyboard skills, dictaphone, and typing skills with a proven record of commitment to accuracy and attention to detail is required.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our team of Physicians and Clinical Nurse Specialists are based in Medicine Service, Lakes. The Secretary team assists the Physicians and Clinical Nurse Specialists in administration functions ensuring systems and processes are maintained.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

About you

• At least 2 years administration work at senior level
• Proven knowledge and experience with Microsoft software
• Minute-taking skills
• Audio dictation skills
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
• Computer literate
• Data entry skills
• Ability to communicate well
• Initiative and good administrative judgement required

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job Reference: - ROT04070

Location: - Rotorua

Job type: - Permanent Full time

Closes: - 04-Sep-2026