Administration Support Receptionist (0.6 FTE)

Administrative Support – Receptionist (Community Oral Health Service), Nelson, Permanent Part-time

• Play an important role delivering exceptional front-line service and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Come join us in this beautiful area and be part of growing our service toward excellence in Oral Health Care. Come

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 Administrative Support – Receptionist in the Community Oral Health Service, you willbe the first point of contact supporting whānau, patients and visitors. You will play a vital role in creating a welcoming experience while ensuring the smooth day-to-day administration of our Community Oral Health clinics. This is a varied and rewarding role combining reception, administration, patient coordination and data management responsibilities.

Working closely with our clinical and administrative teams, you'll help support equitable access to oral health services for tamariki and their whānau across our region.

Some key tasks are:

• Providing professional front-line reception and telephone support;
• Booking, coordinating and rescheduling patient appointments;
• Assisting with patient flow and clinic scheduling;
• Maintaining accurate patient records and data entry;
• Supporting clinicians with administrative processes and documentation.

This is a permanent, part-time position working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), generally between 7.00AM and 6.00PM (current clinic hours are 0745-1645hr). You will be based in Nelson on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with the flexibility to work across our district from time to time sites as required.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Community Oral Health Service provides free oral health care for eligible children and adolescents across the Nelson Marlborough region. Our dedicated team of oral health therapists, dental assistants and administration professionals work together to deliver accessible, high-quality care and improve oral health outcomes for tamariki and whānau in our communities.

For more information on living and working in Nelson / Tasman click here 

About you

Our Community Oral Health Service is looking for an organised, friendly and customer-focused Administrative Support Receptionist to join our team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Previous reception and/or administration experience;
• Excellent customer service and communication skills;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks;
• Accurate data entry skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

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 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 05 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Kirsty Rance (Team Leader – Community Oral Health) at Kirsty.Rance@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-285

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.

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