Clinical Administration Support (0.7 FTE)
Clinical Administration Support, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Part-time
- Bring your sound knowledge, experience of MS Office applications and relish the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly and supportive team environment.
- Enjoy the satisfaction of fulfilling an important role within the hospital, assisting with managing patients from initial specialist appointment, through the hospital service and back into the community.
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 a personable and capable administrator with outstanding communication and organisational skills to join our friendly Administration team at Nelson Hospital.
As Clinical Administration Support, you will:
- provide administrative support to our multidisciplinary clinical teams;
- upkeep accurate data management and maintenance of our patient information system;
- manage elective bookings via wait-lists;
- ensure the efficient and accurate processing of documentation.
Dictaphone
experience and a typing speed of 45-50 words per minute would be advantageous
however this is not essential.
This position is 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE), working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:30PM. Your actual hours of work will be agreed in discussion with the Team Leader.
Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Clinical Support Services teamplay a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the patient’s journey. By providing essential administrative support, we enable clinical teams to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. From coordinating schedules to managing documentation, we are the backbone of the hospital’s daily operations. We provide a great place to work with professional development and career growth opportunities, job security, and workplace wellness programmes.
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About you
As Clinical Administration Support, you will:
- respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality;
- be able to demonstrate the ability to manage a busy workload;
- be bright, outgoing and possess excellent interpersonal skills;
- provide a consistently high standard of customer service to our patients and colleagues
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work 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 10 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Jay Keller (Team Leader Clinical Support) at jay.keller@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1W26-017
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.
Permanent Part time
Job no: R1W26-017
Location: Wairau Hospital
Closing Date: Friday, 10 April 2026