• Christchurch- Christchurch Hospital - General Surgery
• Part time, fixed term position. Working 20 hours per week. Proposed start date 12th October to the 21st of April 2027.

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.

Join our dedicated General Surgery team and play an important role in ensuring patients receive timely access to specialist healthcare services.

We are seeking an organised, proactive, and customer-focused Clinical Administrator to provide vital administrative support within our busy clinical environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys working collaboratively, and is committed to delivering exceptional service to patients, whānau, and healthcare professionals.

About the Role

As a Clinical Administrator, you will be responsible for coordinating patient bookings, supporting clinic operations, maintaining accurate patient information, and assisting with waitlist management. Working closely with clinical and administrative teams, you will help ensure efficient patient flow and equitable access to healthcare services.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 5/Profile 5 Step 1 to 3 (final placement step is dependent on skills, knowledge and experience)

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate outpatient and inpatient bookings in line with Health NZ and Ministry of Health guidelines
• Support the day-to-day administration of specialist clinics
• Maintain accurate electronic patient records and documentation
• Monitor and manage patient waitlists
• Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, and colleagues
• Ensure administrative processes align with planned care requirements
• Identify and escalate issues that may impact service delivery
• Provide reception and administrative cover as required
• Contribute positively to a collaborative team environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• A minimum of two years' customer service experience, preferably within healthcare or a similar environment
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Confidence using electronic systems and learning new technologies

Desirable

• Previous healthcare administration experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Advanced keyboard skills
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential information
• Experience working with diverse cultural communities

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 career’s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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

• West Coast - Buller Health - Acute Stabilisation Unit
• Permanent part-time position working 16 hours per week

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.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and want to support patients in their journey to better health? We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team in the Acute Stabilisation Unit at Buller Health.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a rural health setting.

Healthcare Assistants are rostered across AM (6:45am to 3:15pm) and PM (2:45pm to 11:15pm) shifts. There may also be opportunities to work overnight shifts on an as-needed basis. Applicants should be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts within a 24/7 service.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical team to deliver safe and effective care. Working under the delegation of registered clinical staff, you will provide direct patient support and carry out essential administrative and logistical duties within the ward.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting personal cares and activities of daily living.
• Assisting with meal deliveries and ward monitoring during handovers and MDTs.
• Collecting patient lifestyle data and assisting with basic health education.
• Restocking and ordering clinical supplies.
• Acting as a chaperone and assisting with patient flow and communication.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting administrative tasks such as data entry and appointment coordination.

About you

Essential:

• NCEA Level 2–3 (including passes in English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards.

Desirable:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3), Health Assistant strand.
• Previous experience in hospital, aged care, or primary care settings.
• Computer literacy and administrative experience.
• Knowledge of the Treaty of Waitangi and a commitment to equity and cultural safety.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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

• Primarily based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Hours of work are Monday - Friday 0800 -1630
• Permanent full time position 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Anaesthetic Technician Clinical Coach to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role is designed to provide clinical coaching and support to new staff and trainees, alongside assisting with professional development and education within the Anaesthetic Technician team.

This role has two main areas of focus:

• Support of New Staff and Trainees:
  

- Work closely with AUT students, RNAA trainees, locum staff, internationally qualified staff, new graduate Anaesthetic Technicians, New Zealand-trained staff new to Waitaha, and staff building their clinical confidence and competence.

- Provide guidance, clinical education, feedback, and act as a preceptor or support role to ensure staff are integrated into our services effectively.

• Support for Professional Development Coordinator and Clinical Educator

- Assist with clinical education, professional development activities, and coverage for the Professional Development Coordinator and Clinical Educator during planned and unplanned leave.

- Collaborate with the wider team to support anaesthetic technicians and trainees in their ongoing development.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Anaesthetic Technician or RNAA with a passion for clinical education and coaching. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to education, excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide tailored guidance, with a commitment to supporting the professional development of new and existing staff, ensuring they are confident, competent and well integrated into our team.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to staff at various stages of their career
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Passion for education, mentoring, and staff development
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills
  
• Registration and current APC with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Work collaboratively, as a team player ensuring continuity of education during planned and unplanned leave
• Encourage a supportive and engaging learning environment
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings
• Previous experience in clinical education or supervision is advantageous
• Post graduate qualification in clinical education or adult learning is advantageous

Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17/09/2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

• Burwood Hospital, Christchurch
• 1x Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE position
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Recent surgical experience would be an advantage

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 have a current vacancy within our Operating Theatre Suite which offers you a varied role that it covers an elective service for adult orthopaedics, plastic surgery, urology, hand surgery patients and spinal surgery.

Ideally you will be an experienced Registered Nurse with the ability to be solution focused and work well under pressure within a multidisciplinary team (MDT). Efficient and smooth-running operating sessions require the MDT to work collaboratively therefore, excellent interpersonal skills, team work and sound communication are imperative to this role. Flexibility to work rotating rostered shifts alongside sound clinical knowledge and enthusiasm to take on the challenge of working in a variety of clinical specialties is paramount to your success in this position.

Professional development is supported and you will have opportunities to attend training.

Position available;

• Permanent, part-time 0.5FTE position

Skills and experience

• You will be a confident practitioner with exceptional patient assessment skills.
• Sound clinical skills and knowledge, confidence and ability to work effectively with a wide range of people are imperative to this role.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage a wide variety of people, is paramount in this role.

About You

Organised, with great attention to detail, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute positively to the team are key attributes to your success in this role.

Recent operating theatre experience would be preferred, however we’ll ensure you’re given a comprehensive orientation package and ongoing opportunities to continue your own professional development.

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 Friday, 18th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

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.

• Based at Christchurch Outpatients Building
• 0.5FTE (20 hours per week) permanent position

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Endocrine service at Christchurch Outpatients as a Registered Nurse. This role is varied and is an exciting opportunity to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

In this role, you will be responsible for working autonomously running various types of nurse led clinics undertaking patient assessments and implementing planned care.

The shifts are rostered 8am – 1pm across the days of Monday – Friday.

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

About the Service

The Endocrine Test Centre is a purpose-built area within Christchurch Outpatients that provides specialist testing and treatment for patients with a wide variety of Endocrine disorders. As part of the Nursing team you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge within the specialty and have the opportunity to be involved in Nurse led clinics providing the ongoing assessment and follow up for Patients in the community.

About You

• Experience in Endocrine nursing or similar desired
• Cannulation and venepuncture skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Wednesday 9th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Health New Zealand. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed by Health New Zealand.

• 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) fixed-term position due to parental leave
• Role available from 05/10/2026 - 30/05/2027
• Shifts rostered across Monday – Sunday; morning, afternoon and night
• Based at Christchurch Hospital

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 seeking a Registered Nurse with an interest in the urology specialty and a commitment to providing quality patient care to join our service at Christchurch Hospital.

You will have an opportunity to expand your nursing skills and develop expert nursing knowledge in urology care.

We have a fixed-term role available due to parental leave from 05/10/2026 - 30/05/2027 at 0.8FTE (32 hours per week).

About the Service

Our purpose-built Urology Unit is a 15-bed inpatient unit specialising in acute tertiary urology nursing. We are one of the largest in New Zealand and have 2291 inpatient admissions each year with another 8493 outpatients also seen through the outpatient department.

About You

We will provide you with an extensive orientation programme and for those with a desire to learn, we can offer ongoing professional development opportunities. To make the most of this opportunity you will be self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working as part of a small dynamic team of health professionals.

• Urology experience is preferred or Acute Surgical experience
• Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights across Monday to Sunday
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Motivated, shows initiative and is a flexible self-starter with the ability to work both in a team and autonomously.
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Wednesday 16th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

Exciting opportunities await New Graduate Occupational Therapists and Social Workers.

We are looking for motivated and passionate Occupational Therapists and Social Workers to join the Allied Health New Entry to Specialist Practice (AH NESP) programme within Specialist Mental Health Service (SMHS), Waitaha Canterbury.

These positions are supernumerary for 11months, providing opportunity to work alongside experienced and skilled Occupational Therapists and Social Workers to consolidate and develop your clinical skills.

With allocated study days, your study and learning will be applied to your clinical practice.

At SMHS we are committed to building equity for tāngata whai ora and our Māori and Pacifica workforce. One of these supernumerary positions has been prioritised for a Māori or Pacifica clinician. We also welcome applicants with lived experience of mental health.

These supernumerary NESP roles provide:

• Up to 2 rotations through different clinical areas within SMHS.
• Thorough orientation and training package.
• Provision of a workplace mentor.
• Regular individual and group clinical supervision.
• Completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Allied Mental Health and Addictions). For more info: https://www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/new-entry-to-specialist-practice-allied-mental-health-and-addiction/48
• Fixed term, 11months (January – December)
• Ongoing communication of permanent role opportunities throughout 2027.

You must be:

• Either a new graduate Occupational Therapist or Social Worker, or a clinician with less than 2 years’ experience within mental health.
• Registered OR provisionally registered with OTBNZ or SWRB.
• Committed to learning and developing your professional practice in mental health domain.
• A New Zealand resident, with a full driver’s license.

Your application must include:

• A copy of your CV, including the names and contact details of two referees.
• A one page covering letter stating, “Why you want to develop a career in Mental Health, and what particular qualities and experiences you would bring into SMHS”.

Please apply online, or for further queries, contact:

Aleisha Anderson Clinical Lead for Occupational Therapy, SMHS [email protected] Mob: 0211975974

Emily Cassels, Clinical Lead for Social Work, SMHS Mob: 0211993138

• Youth Peer Support Worker, Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) Permanent position

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.

Why is this a great role

• This is a relatively new role for the South Island Eating Disorders (SIEDS) which is aimed to improve the experience for young tangata whai ora (up to the age of 25 years) and their families and whanau on their treatment journey through our service.
• The role will act as a bridge between clinicians and tangata whaiora to improve communication and clinical outcomes. Pathways to care and access to care for tangata whai ora will improve, and this will have a beneficial effect on their experience while they are in the service.
• The lived experience voice and perspective have an important role to play in the treatment and recovery for people who have an eating disorder. This role is relatively new to our service which specialises in the treatment of eating disorders and is an exciting opportunity to explore and continue to develop ways to enhance the relationships between young tangata whaiora and the treating team, with a view to improving and maximising treatment outcomes.
• You will also work with families and whanau. Given the important role they play in supporting their family member and their direct involvement in treatment we anticipate they will feel supported while they walk alongside their family whanau member.

Benefits

We are a specialist team treating people who have a range of eating disorders. You will be based at Hillmorton Hospital and will work across our community and inpatient teams from where we provide direct clinical care to young tangata whai ora in the Waitaha Canterbury area and liaison, supervision and support to specialist mental health clinicians throughout the South Island.

You will develop peer relationships with young people up to the age of 25 who are being treated by SIEDS. Your lived experience will inspire hope and offer encouragement in their journey through the service.

You will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the team culture and developing relationships with your SIEDS colleagues.

Using clear communication and being able to articulate peer support principles, values and tasks. Including contributing to written documentation and quality initiatives.

About the Role

You will be working with young tangata whai ora, developing peer relationships with them which are based on mutuality and authenticity.

You will use your lived experience to inspire hope and offer encouragement in their journey through the service.

You will be a member of the multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the team culture and developing relationships with your SIEDS colleagues.

You will use clear communication and be able to articulate peer support principles, values and tasks. Including contributing to written documentation and quality initiatives.

At times peer support maybe provided in a group setting –Training to be provided if and when group facilitation skills are needed.

You will challenge stigma and discrimination and proactively promote inclusion and diversity.

About you

• As a youth peer support worker, you must have your own lived experience as a young person of having had an eating disorder which required you to access treatment.

• It is desirable to have a sound knowledge of the community and NGO mental health sector, particularly peer support community providers so that practical information and connections can be made with the people you are working with.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by Thursday, 17th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

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.

Forensic Pathologist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Christchurch

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows / Pathology

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Christchurch/PC3718399

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Prebbleton village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

We have two positions available:

• Sunday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm
• Friday to Monday, 9:30am to 3:30pm

These roles will commence on the 2nd November and will begin with 2 weeks of full-time paid training. Training hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. 

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 17th September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

• Christchurch – Christchurch Health Campus - Female Pelvic Mesh Service
• Permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week

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.

Are you an experienced administrator who is compassionate, organised, and confident working with sensitive information?

We are looking for a highly organised and empathetic Administrator to join the Female Pelvic Mesh Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality administrative support to women accessing the service, while working closely with surgeons, clinicians, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Your role will be central to ensuring consumers receive a coordinated, respectful, and person-centred service throughout their journey.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 5 /Profile 5 (final placement step is dependent on skills, knowledge and experience)

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)

About the Role

Working closely with the clinical team, you will:

• Provide a high level of customer service and support to consumers and clinical teams.
• Coordinate inpatient and outpatient appointments, including planning, scheduling, and communicating appointment details to consumers.
• Manage waiting lists for First Specialist Assessments (FSA) and clinic appointments in collaboration with surgeons and service staff.
• Consider individual consumer and clinician needs when coordinating appointments to support person-centred care.
• Respond to consumer enquiries and requests with empathy, professionalism, and discretion.
• Provide telephone and administrative support in line with service requirements.
• Provide administration support to the multidisciplinary team (MDT), including coordination of meetings and information.
• Ensure patient management systems and associated clinical systems are kept accurate and up to date.
• Work collaboratively with the administration and clinical teams to identify opportunities to improve the consumer experience and reduce barriers to accessing the service.
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive clinical and personal information.
• Support other members of the administration team as required.

About You

You will be an experienced administrator who is comfortable working in a complex and sometimes challenging environment. You will understand that consumers accessing this service may have experienced difficult and sensitive health journeys and will bring empathy, compassion, and professionalism to every interaction.

You will have:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a healthcare environment.
• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, including strong literacy and numeracy skills, or relevant experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate with empathy, sensitivity, and compassion.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A positive, helpful, and collaborative approach.
• A commitment to equity and to meeting Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.

Desirable

• Previous administration experience within a health or hospital setting.
• Knowledge of medical and surgical terminology.
• Experience using patient management systems.
• An understanding of clinical processes and the consumer journey.
• An understanding of the background to surgical mesh harm in New Zealand.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the experience of women accessing the Female Pelvic Mesh Service. Your organisation, communication skills, and compassionate approach will help ensure consumers receive a coordinated and respectful service at every stage of their journey.

If you are an experienced administrator who takes pride in providing exceptional customer service and enjoys working closely with clinical teams, we would love to hear from you.

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 career’s portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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

• Based on Ward 20 at Christchurch Hospital
• 0.6FTE and 0.8FTE permanent positions available
• Shifts rostered across Monday - Sunday; morning, afternoon and night

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 seeking motivated and energetic Registered Nurses to join our team on a permanent contract. Join us and add value to our dedicated multi-disciplinary team. In return you will have the opportunity to expand on your own surgical nursing skills and experience.

We will provide you with a comprehensive orientation program which will be tailored to your needs and you will also receive support with your ongoing professional development.

We have two permanent positions available. Please indicate in your cover letter which role(s) you would like to be considered for.

Role 1: 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) permanent position

Role 2: 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position

About the Service

Our specialty service cares for patients requiring hand, breast and plastic surgery. We also specialise in wound management and are the Regional Burn Centre for the South Island.

The service operates Monday to Sunday on a rotating roster with shifts rostered across morning, afternoon and nights.

About You

• 3+ years Surgical Experience
• Wound care and/or Plastic Burns experience
• Ability to work across all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently complete tasks
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

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 Tuesday 15th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• Ward A5, Waipapa Building – Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position
• Shifts rostered across Monday to Sunday; morning, afternoon and night

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 enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the unit.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting nursing staff with patient cares
• Keeping the ward tidy and organised
• Answering bell calls
• Assisting with personal care and mobilising patients
• Ordering and restocking of supplies

About the Service

Ward A5 is a busy general surgical unit with a focus on elective surgery including colorectal, hepatobiliary and bariatric surgery. No two days are the same in this fast-paced team that focuses on peri-operative care and recovery.

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathic and reliable with good time management. You will have the willingness to learn, have great communication skills and are a team player.

• Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirable

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 Sunday 13th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• 0.7FTE Permanent Position
• Outpatients Building located on Christchurch Hospital Campus
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC

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 seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team at Christchurch Outpatients, located on Christchurch Hospital Campus. This role will work rostered shifts, scheduled across Monday to Friday (8am/9am to 4:30pm/5:30pm), no nights or weekends/public holidays are required. We are seeking a Registered Nurse preferably with wound care, procedural assistance, cannulation and venepuncture experience but please do not hesitate to apply if you are at an early stage in your career.

About the Service

Christchurch General Outpatients works across two floors of our purpose-built facility. We provide nursing support and care for up to 24 different Specialities. Every day in Christchurch Outpatients is different with the Nursing team managing wound care, assisting in diagnostic procedures such as flexible cystoscopy, supporting minor surgery and procedures, as well as running nurse led clinics such as Phototherapy.

About You

You will be an energetic and reliable person and work proactively to provide high quality patient care. You should have excellent time management and be able to work well within a team.

Skills and Experience:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Wound care, procedural assistance, cannulation and venepuncture experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to build effective relationships with a strong patient focus.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused

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 Wednesday 16th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• Ward A4, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 0.9FTE (72 hours per fortnight) permanent position
• Shifts – Monday to Sunday, Morning, Afternoon and Nights

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

Dealing with acute orthopaedic injuries, orthopaedic trauma and other orthopaedics diagnoses, Ward A4 offers an exciting and challenging multidisciplinary (MDT) environment and will provide you with an excellent opportunity to extend your surgical nursing knowledge and skills. Our cohesive MDT team includes a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist to help support and develop our valued nursing staff to ensure you obtain all the opportunities orthopaedic nursing has to offer.

About the Service

Ward A4 is an Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal ward with an eye for excellence in nursing care. It has one of two acute orthopaedic wards based at Christchurch Hospital it has 32 beds and includes a dedicated 8 bed Progressive Care Unit.

Ward A4 is also a Dedicated Education Unit where you’ll enjoy being involved in the development of student nurses.

About You

Enthusiastic and self-motivated, you will have excellent communication skills and a passion for orthopaedic nursing. Join us and you will have the opportunity to be working as part of a team of experienced health professionals, who work together to provide a consistently high standard of care for our patients.

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Solution focused, adaptable, self-motivated with the ability to think on your feet
• Excellent time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

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 Wednesday 9th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

• Permanent part- or full-time hours (0.4FTE - 1.0FTE) or fixed term 0.4FTE opportunity covering parental leave through to August 2027. Please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter.
• Based at Burwood Health Campus

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 Burwood Hospital Psychology department is looking for an experienced Psychologist to join colleagues working predominantly in the interdisciplinary teams of Burwood Hospital. Burwood Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services for people in the Canterbury region.

As a NZ registered Psychologist, with relevant post graduate Diploma, this position provides the opportunity to work with people experiencing an array of factors affecting their wellbeing. We work in teams of doctors, nurses and therapists to help patients reclaim areas of function in their lives that are impacted as a result of injury and illness. You will help patients (and their Whānau) to develop strategies to manage symptoms and disabilities, to manage pain, to adapt and to re-establish integrity and independence. The patient population our teams serve, span a wide age range, from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds. Such diversity provides a stimulating mix of familiar and novel clinical issues and challenges.

About You

Bring your experience working with individuals and groups delivering education, biopsychosocial assessment and evidence based psychological therapies. As well as individual and group-based patient care, you will be a key participant in teams made up of a range of disciplines, providing a vital psychological perspective at meetings, and in treatment planning.

Training and or experience in some or all of the following areas would be welcome:

• Assessment and rehabilitation of people who have experienced injuries, illness and chronic health conditions, including chronic pain
• Provision of relevant psychological interventions and support to interdisciplinary teams
• An understanding of the key psychological processes involved in coping with trauma, grief, adjustment, rehabilitation and in regaining independence, following injury or illness

Ongoing supervision and support will be provided by the capable, enthusiastic team of experienced Psychologists who work in the Burwood Hospital Psychology Department. This role is suited to candidates with at least 1 year post intern experience.

Working for 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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 16th September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong mental health background to join the leadership team at Te Whare Manaaki, our acute medium secure forensic mental health unit.

• 1x fixed-term Associate Charge Nurse Manager (ACNM), 0.94 FTE, from 17 November 2026 to 2 May 2027, covering extended leave
• Senior operational and nursing leadership role within acute forensic mental health

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

Te Whare Manaaki is an acute medium secure inpatient unit within the Forensic Mental Health Service. The service provides specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for tāngata whaiora who, as a result of mental illness, have seriously offended or are assessed as being at high risk of serious offending.

Forensic mental health nursing brings together therapeutic mental health care with the management of complex clinical, behavioural and forensic risk. The environment is dynamic and requires strong nursing leadership, sound clinical judgement, effective communication and an ability to maintain a therapeutic, recovery-focused approach while supporting the safe and secure operation of the unit.

As Associate Charge Nurse Manager, you will provide day-to-day operational leadership of Te Whare Manaaki and support the Charge Nurse Manager with the effective running of the unit. You will coordinate staff and nursing resources, respond to changing acuity and operational demands, and provide visible senior nursing leadership to the team. The position description also requires the ACNM to work across Forensic Mental Health Service to support operational functioning, workforce management, care coordination and tangata whaiora flow.

This is a predominantly operational senior nursing role, while also having an important part in promoting clinical excellence, professional nursing practice, teaching, learning, quality improvement and positive outcomes for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

The role works a rotating four days on/two days off roster across morning and afternoon shifts.

About you

You will be an experienced mental health nurse who is comfortable providing leadership within a busy and complex inpatient environment. You will be able to balance the immediate operational needs of the unit with the provision of safe, equitable, culturally responsive and high-quality care.

Working alongside the Charge Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialist and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide leadership to the nursing team and support a culture of professionalism, accountability, respect and continuous improvement.

A key part of the role is coordinating and responding to escalating clinical and operational situations, supporting workforce and resource management, providing CNM cover when required, and contributing to staff success and development planning, performance management, quality assurance and improvement activities.

You will be a visible and approachable leader who can make sound decisions under pressure, communicate clearly, support staff through challenging situations and maintain effective relationships across the wider Forensic Mental Health Service and Specialist Mental Health Services.

Cultural responsiveness and a commitment to equity are particularly important within forensic mental health. You will role-model professional, equitable, tikanga-informed and inclusive practice and work alongside cultural supports to ensure the voice and aspirations of Māori and Pacific tāngata whaiora are reflected in the planning and delivery of care.

Skills and experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold a current Nursing Council of New Zealand Registered Nurse practising certificate with scope to practise in mental health.
• Have a minimum of three years’ post-registration nursing experience within a tertiary-level specialist mental health service.
• Have strong clinical credibility and the ability to provide effective nursing and operational leadership.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the health sector and issues affecting tāngata whaiora and equity in healthcare.
• Have experience implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice and be able to apply its principles meaningfully within your leadership role.
• Be receiving clinical supervision and be willing to be trained to provide clinical supervision to other SMHS clinicians.
• Must either hold or be working towards a relevant post graduate diploma.
• Demonstrate strong communication, relationship-management and decision-making skills.
• Be able to respond effectively to changing clinical acuity, risk and operational pressures.
• Be self-motivated, flexible, organised and solutions-focused.
• Be able to work autonomously while contributing effectively within nursing, multidisciplinary and wider service leadership teams.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional behaviour, integrity and self-awareness.

These requirements reflect the essential criteria in the current ACNM position description. The position also places emphasis on developing leadership practice, building positive working relationships and contributing to change, quality improvement and nursing development.

Previous forensic mental health experience would be advantageous; however, applications are welcomed from experienced mental health nurses who can demonstrate strong leadership capability, sound risk assessment and management skills, and an interest in developing their practice within forensic mental health.

Please include a covering letter outlining your relevant clinical and leadership experience and what you would bring to the Associate Charge Nurse Manager role within Te Whare Manaaki.

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 Thursday, 17th September. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

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.

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

As a Recreational Therapist at our Richmond Village, you’ll be empowered to create a recreational programme for seniors living in a care supportive environment. You will be leading a culture of purposeful engagement which promotes dignity and independence through the therapeutic recreation process. Through personalised recreation plans and engaging activities, you’ll help residents maintain independence, dignity, and connection with others.

Typical duties include:

• Planning and running individual and group activities that are purposeful and enjoyable
• Supporting residents to participate in the social life of the Care Centre and wider village
• Collaborating with other team members to extend activities across the village as appropriate
• Monitoring and reporting resident progress and maintaining accurate activity records
• Managing monthly activity programme budgets with approval from the Village Manager

This is a casual role, working on an as-needed basis, with shifts often offered at short notice.

You’ll be creative, compassionate, and highly organised – with a genuine interest in enhancing the lives of older people through social connection and therapeutic engagement.

You’ll bring with you:

• Previous experience in activities, recreation, diversional therapy, or a related field would be beneficial.
• The successful candidate must be willing to complete the National Certificate in Diversional Therapy.
• Excellent planning and time management skills, with a proactive mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• First Aid Certificate (or willingness to complete a two-day course)
• A full, clean driver’s licence & ability to drive a Mobility Van.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Time and a half for all work or shifts over 8 hours in a day
• Training opportunities - we will support you to achieve your National Certificate in Diversional Therapy (Level 4) and first aid certificate
• Discounts from a wide range of suppliers and free access to Telus Healthcare (EAP)

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 23rd September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

As a Registered Nurse at our Wigram village, you will be part of a team that provides quality aged care and creates the best most enjoyable lifestyle to our care centre residents. Our residents are often here for many years, and our approach to care is resident-directed. The ultimate focus is their quality of life.

Typical duties include:

• Managing residents’ everyday needs, from clinical to end-of-life care
• Creating and following long term care plans as well as clinical assessments
• Taking charge of the care centre on certain shifts and making appropriate clinical decisions
• Delivering planned nursing care and evaluate progress in partnership with the resident and their family to enhance their daily lives.
• Providing guidance and direction to the caregivers on shift
• Building trusted relationships with residents and their families

This is a permanent part-time position working Thursday and Friday, 6:45am to 3:00pm. Additional availability to provide leave cover for night shifts would be highly regarded.

Please click here to view the full job description.

As an experienced Registered Nurse, you will be seeking a rewarding role and feel motivated by enhancing residents’ lives.

You’ll bring with you:

•  A NZ Registration and a current Practicing Certificate
• A genuine interest in working with older people and an understanding of clinical services as they are delivered in a retirement village
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead, remain calm under pressure and be emotionally resilient
• Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of people, from residents, families and your colleagues

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Southern Cross Health Essentials Insurance
• Days assigned to professional development and access to external training
• Paid time off for PDRP

By bringing the best of life to our residents, we stand apart in the aged care sector. There's truly no better place to develop your nursing career and gain experience and skills you'll use through your entire career.

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 15th of September. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Blenheim village who shares our love for people and hospitality.

You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard
• Providing outstanding barista services
• Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions
• Handling cash and reconciling daily takings

You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.

This is a casual position with shifts offered on an as-needed basis, often at short notice. Therefore, flexibility and availability to work across varying shifts are important.

You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with:

• Previous hospitality or café experience
• Superb barista skills
• A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills
• Excellent communication and the ability to multitask
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits:

Our benefits include:

• Retail discounts and sponsored sports teams
• Free Access to Telus Health (EAP)
• The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset
• Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 15th of September.This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

• Christchurch – Canterbury Health Laboratories - Toxicology
• Casual position to cover annual and sick leave

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.

Are you a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with an interest in Toxicology and specialist analytical testing?

We are looking for a motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Toxicology team and provide a high-quality laboratory service supporting patient diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing health and wellbeing.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist diagnostic environment, using both manual and automated techniques and developing your expertise across a range of toxicology testing.

About the Role

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you will:

• Perform the collection, receipt, preparation, investigation, and analysis of human biological samples. Notably HPLC and LCMS
• Perform and supervise manual and automated assays across a range of specimens.
• Undertake laboratory testing within your registered scope of practice.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of laboratory tests, analysers, and equipment.
• Operate the Laboratory Information System accurately for patient registration, data entry, and accessing results.
• Ensure testing is performed in accordance with laboratory procedures, protocols, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to the maintenance of ISO 15189 accreditation and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Quality Lead and Quality Group to support ongoing quality improvement.
• Participate in training, competency development, and professional development activities.
• Work closely with colleagues and the Section Head to maintain a high-performing and supportive laboratory environment.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of your professional development and training plan.

About You

You will be a qualified and registered Medical Laboratory Scientist who is committed to delivering accurate, high-quality results and working collaboratively within a specialist laboratory environment.

Essential

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Ability to maintain a high professional standard in line with the competence standards for Medical Laboratory Scientists.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Mass Spec and HPLC technologies

Desirable

• Experience working within a diagnostic Toxicology service.
• Experience with MSMS and/or GCMS.
• Experience working within an IANZ-accredited laboratory.
• Experience with Sysmex Delphic Laboratory Information System.

Experience with Sysmex Delphic is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to build or further develop your specialist Toxicology experience while working within a supportive and quality-focused laboratory environment.

If you are a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in Toxicology and contribute to high-quality patient care, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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

• Christchurch – The Princess Margaret Hospital - Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation

• Full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week

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.

Are you an organised and customer-focused administrator who enjoys working in a busy healthcare environment and supporting clinical teams?

We are looking for a Clinical Administrator to join the Northeast Community Services Team within Older Persons Health & Rehabilitation. This role provides essential administrative and support services to clinicians, referrers, clients, and other services across the division.

You will be an important part of the team, ensuring referrals, patient information, communications, and administrative processes are managed efficiently and accurately to support timely access to care.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 4/Profile 4 (final placement step is dependent on skills, knowledge and experience)

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing professional, friendly, and responsive administrative support to patients, clients, staff, referrers, and other stakeholders.
• Managing telephone and email enquiries, identifying needs, prioritising requests, and directing enquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Processing referrals received through the Adult Community Referral Centre in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitoring shared email accounts and ensuring information and workflow is actioned and distributed appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate patient information and records within Health Connect South and other relevant systems.
• Completing accurate data entry and maintaining patient management systems such as SI PICS.
• Maintaining referral, clinician visit, patient contact, consent, and disclosure information.
• Updating waitlist and data integrity information as required.
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes, and distributing meeting documentation.
• Supporting clinicians with general administration, forms, templates, and shared resources.
• Ordering stationery and coordinating maintenance of office equipment.
• Managing incoming and outgoing mail, photocopying, and other general administrative duties.
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring information is handled appropriately in accordance with the Privacy Act.
• Working collaboratively with the clinical team to ensure an efficient and responsive service.

About You

We are looking for an experienced administrator who is organised, reliable, and confident working in a complex environment. You will have a strong customer service focus and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

You will bring:

• Experience working as an administrator within a complex organisation.
• Strong computer skills, including accurate data entry and confidence using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and high-quality customer service.
• A commitment to developing your understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori and other cultural considerations within Older Persons Health.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in healthcare, particularly community health services.
• Experience using patient management systems such as Health Connect South or SI PICS.
• Experience supporting clinical or multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive community-based healthcare team where your administrative skills will directly contribute to the smooth delivery of services for older people across our community.

If you are an experienced administrator who enjoys helping others, working as part of a team, and making a difference through high-quality administration and customer service, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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