Secretarial Support (Fixed Term) Nelson

Secretarial Support, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Fulltime

• You will 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

As a Secretarial Support, you will provide secretarial and administrative support to our consultants and clinical teams. This will include the typing of medical documents, patient correspondence and managing appointments. You will look after file management, patient record keeping and ensure the efficient and accurate processing of documentation.

This position requires excellent attention to detail to maintain accurate data management of our patient information care system and transcribing of medical documents.

It is a full-time fixed term parental leave cover for 12 months, working 80 hours a fortnight (1.0 FTE).  
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday between 8.00AM and 6.00PM.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Clinical Support Services team plays 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 a Secretarial Support, you will:

• have a bright, outgoing personality and possess excellent interpersonal skills,
• have a passion for delivering a consistently high level of customer service,
• be a competent typist and possess a sound knowledge of the MS Office Suite,
• be highly empathetic and respect the importance of maintaining patient confidentiality,
• have demonstrated the ability to manage a busy workload. 

Knowledge of medical terminology would be an advantage but is not essential.

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 09 November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at Sonja.Rae@tewhatuora.org.nz OR

Penny French (Team Leader Clinical Support) at penny.french@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N25-230

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