Secretarial Support - Clinical Support

• Do you enjoy a flexible work environment?
• Have you got what it takes to pick up a range of casual assignments?
• Do you have strong communication skills and would you thrive in a busy environment, while remaining calm under pressure? 

If so, and you enjoy working in a supportive team - this is an ideal opportunity for you.

Join Health New Zealand l Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it.

Ngā mōhiohio e pā ana ki tēnei mahi (About this position)

The casual pool is made up of administrators and secretaries who work on assignments of varying lengths.  They train with the staff member who's leaving, and continue in the role until a permanent replacement is appointed.  This can take several weeks, or even several months, while we find the right fit for the role. 

As a casual staff member, you’ll gain new skills and ‘learn the ropes’ across a range of admin roles and service areas. You can take a break between assignments, or move onto your next assignment. You’ll gain valuable insight into working as a hospital administrator. 

Casual position (hours on an as-per-needed basis). The hours for this role could range daily from  7:00am – 7.00pm, Monday to Friday with possible weekend cover.

Ko wai he kaitono tōtika? (Who is an appropriate applicant?)

You will have the important task of providing administration and/or secretarial support to our clinical staff, this includes typing, filing, calling patients, coordinating clinics, supporting wards across all administration duties, data entry, maintaining patient details - just to mention a few of the tasks you will learn. It will provide you with insight into the health sector, utilising our comprehensive training programme. 

The commencing salary is dependent on your skill base but starts at $70,970 based on a 40-hour week. Our preferred candidates will be required to undertake a computer skills assessment. 

To meet the requirements of this role you will need to have knowledge of MS Office - Excel, Outlook and Word. Having a minimum typing speed of 50wpm is desirable, but that depends on the role covered. 

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Ā mātou rōpū (About our team)

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for Te Tau Ihu, the top of the south. With nearly 3000 employees, we are Nelson and Marlborough’s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals, and the Richmond and Marlborough Health Hubs, but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork. 

Ētahi atu mōhiohio (More Information)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC34XErxkHJ5YAn59o6SrhnA 

Ngā huanga o tēnei mahi (The benefits of this position) 

We offer:

• a supportive team environment
• a flexible work life balance – by filling casual assignments that work in with your availability
• new skills, or the opportunity to refresh your admin skills
• a fun team environment – work alongside dedicated professionals 

At Health NZ Nelson Marlborough , we encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community. We do great work, and we need a great team to help us deliver.

Nelson Tasman is a place of stunning natural landscapes – lakes, mountains, rivers, native bush and beaches. The region is known for its relaxed lifestyle and year round dry and sunny days.  Find out more at https://www.nelsontasman.nz/ 

Me pēhea ahau e tono ai? (How do I apply?)

For general enquiries please contact our recruitment team on sonja.rae@nmdhb.govt.nz or 03 539 5748. 

Apply now, it’s easy. Please fill in our online application form and include a cover letter explaining your interest in this position. 

https://nmdhb.careercentre.net.nz 

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Applications close: 29 November 2024 (unless filled prior). Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early. 

Health NZ Nelson Marlborough strongly endorses Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We believe that to achieve equity in health outcomes for Māori we need a workforce reflective of the population it serves. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who identify as Māori and we recruit for cultural competence.  

He waka eke noa. We are all in this together.