Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Service: Planned Services

Contract: Permanent Part time

Expressions of Interest from current employees of Health New Zealand only

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 an energetic and experienced administrator from within Health New Zealand to join our small team.

If you work best in a fast-paced environment where change is constant, then this could be the ideal role for you.

In this role you will provide efficient administration whilst working in the outpatient department, you will be required to cover all types of administrative work, including co-ordination and surgical booking lists, to meet Health New Zealand and Elective Service requirements.You will support Planned Services receptions to ensure delivery of service can be maintained when members of the wider team are on leave.

An understanding of outpatient and surgical booking lists, and of WebPAS, is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. Preference will be given to applicants with previous booking experience.

This is a permanent part time position working 40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE), this position will work across Monday - Friday, days and hours of work will be discussed with successful applicant.

About you

Ideally, we are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a front-line or administrative role, including accurate word processing skills.
• Previous Bookings experience in Health sector
• Strong organisation skills, the ability to prioritize and a high level of accuracy.
• High level communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a wide range of health professionals and patients.

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 12 April 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact leeann.campbell@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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