ACC Clinical Support Coordinator (Fixed Term)
ACC Clinical Support Coordinator, Wairau Hospital, Fixed Term Part-time
- Help smooth the patient journey from the hospital to the community
- Build connections with service providers, whanau and healthcare professionals
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 ACC Clinical Support Coordinator, you will supportthe day-to-day ACC administrative and coordination requirements to prepare for discharge and transition to the community.
You’ll need to ensure patient information is entered correctly and accurately into the system and respond to queries in a professional, timely manner.
This is a fixed term, part-time role for up to 12 months working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), Monday to Friday, with the start/finish hours to be negotiated with the preferred candidate.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We are looking for a Wairau based person to work alongside our Nelson coordinator providing support to patients and hospital clinicians across the district related to ACC claims and ongoing care needs of clients. This role sits within the Allied Health Team but connects with health professionals across medicine, nursing, allied, ACC, Aged Residential Care and Home Based Support Providers.
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About you
As ACC Clinical Support Coordinator, you will:
- Apply integrity and remain confidential when dealing with sensitive and discreet patient information;
- Have great attention to detail and excellent time management and organisation;
- Understand and follow processes while identifying improvements and efficiencies in systems;
- Have great interpersonal skills to work across different teams with cooperation
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 14 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Nicole McHaffie (Associate Director Allied Health) at nicole.mchaffie@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1W26-031
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.
Fixed Term/Contract/Part Time
Job no: R1W26-031
Location: Wairau Hospital
Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026