Provide efficient reception and administrative support to the Outpatients department

Outpatients Receptionist - Administrator

Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Contract: Permanent Part time

Planned Services: Outpatients

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

We are looking for an energetic and customer focused person to join our small team in providing efficient reception and administration support to our Outpatients department. In this role, you will find yourself working in a collaborative and supportive team, who are a key part in providing an outstanding service to the wider hospital.

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), working across Monday - Friday, with the requirement to work some Saturday mornings as and when required.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will find yourself working in a collaborative and supportive team, who are a key part in providing an outstanding service to the wider hospital and community. You may also be required to work in other administrative areas of Planned Services when required by the Charge Nurse Manager.

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About You

You will be able to communicate effectively with others, have good organisation skills, the ability to prioritise work and manage a busy workload and to use your initiative and work unsupervised. You will also need to have excellent keyboard skills and knowledge of computer packages.

  • Minimum 2+ years administrative experience
  • Excellent communication skills, able to engage with all types of stakeholders
  • Computer literacy
  • Excellent keyboard skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent time management, multi-tasking and prioritising skills

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 by 6 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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