Full job description
Wakari Hospital
Permanent, part-time role (37.5 hours per week)
Salary band $72,035 - $75,050 - p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver
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
The Ward Management Administrator helps keep the Regional Forensic Psychiatry Service on Ward 9A running smoothly by providing flexible administration support to the Charge Nurse Manager and ward staff.
The role involves:
arriving and departing patients to the ward
administrative support to the Charge Nurse Manager
facility and stores management
data entry
transcription
clerical support and filing
responding to requests for information.
Cross cover is expected to be provided to the Community Forensic team.
About the Team/Service/Location
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
at least two years of administrative experience
knowledge of office systems and procedures
evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills
excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (e-mail)
a typing speed above 65 words per minute
a high standard of interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of people
the ability to work well in a team and foster good interpersonal relationships and a willingness to support and assist other
a full New Zealand driver's licence.
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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 Monday, 12 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton
[email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.
