• Christchurch – Christchurch Health Campus - Clinical Records
• Permanent full time 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 organised, detail-focused, and committed to providing high-quality health information services? We are looking for a Clinical Records Administrator to join our team and play an important role in ensuring clinical information is accurate, accessible, secure, and available when needed to support patient care.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with information, systems, and people, and who takes pride in accuracy and delivering a high standard of service.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 3/Profile 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)

About the Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and processing of clinical records, supporting clinical teams to access the information they need while ensuring records are maintained to required standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing requests for health information required for clinical care, including paper and electronic records.
• Tracking and locating clinical records and ensuring they are delivered to the appropriate location.
• Identifying records requiring clinical coding and forwarding them to the Clinical Coding Unit.
• Creating new clinical files and maintaining records in accordance with established clinical record formats.
• Filing loose clinical documentation accurately and ensuring records are complete and well organised.
• Repairing or replacing damaged or deficient clinical record covers and volumising records as required.
• Preparing patient documents for digitisation and scanning records within required timeframes.
• Ensuring scanned documents meet agreed quality and digitisation standards.
• Processing and distributing incoming correspondence promptly and accurately.
• Providing professional and courteous communication with hospital staff and other stakeholders.
• Maintaining a strong customer service focus and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
• Keeping up to date with changes in clinical records management, departmental procedures, and policies.
• Supporting the review and development of processes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Working collaboratively with team members and other hospital staff to achieve service objectives.
• Prioritising your own workload while providing assistance and support to colleagues when required.

About You

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, accurate, and able to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

You will bring:

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A high level of problem-solving ability.
• A strong customer service focus and commitment to quality patient outcomes.
• Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working as part of a team.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive health information appropriately.
• A willingness to learn and keep up to date with clinical records processes and systems.

Desirable

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with Waitaha Canterbury patient management systems.
• Experience working with clinical records or health information.
• Strong analytical and influencing skills.
• Experience identifying and resolving data integrity issues.
• Previous experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.

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

• Permanent and fixed-term/casual position available
• Fixed-term placements of 6 weeks – 3 months considered
• Unique nursing opportunity within a remote island 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

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses to join our team at the Chatham Islands Health Centre.

We have both casual and permanent opportunities available and are open to applications from Nursing staff who are interested in fixed-term placements/contracts from 6 weeks – 3 months to experience our unique working environment and see if it is the right fit for you.

Working within a small, close-knit clinical team, you will provide a broad range of nursing care to the local community and visitors to the Chatham Islands. This is a unique rural generalist role combining primary care nursing with acute assessment and response in a remote setting.

Our nursing team operates a roster of four Registered Nurses, providing a mix of primary care and on-call PRIME coverage for acute presentations. Patients may require ongoing care within the facility for periods ranging from 24 hours to three days, making strong clinical assessment, decision-making and rural generalist nursing skills essential.

You will work alongside other Registered Nurses and General Practitioners, with the opportunity to use and further develop a broad range of clinical skills.

In this role, you will:

• Provide primary care nursing within the Chatham Islands Health Centre
• Assess, triage and manage acute presentations, accidents and injuries
• Participate in the on-call roster and provide PRIME emergency response
• Provide ongoing nursing care for patients who may remain within the facility for up to three days
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, General Practitioners and the wider clinical team
• Utilise Evolution as the Patient Management System (PMS)
• Undertake a broad range of rural nursing duties, including phlebotomy and x-ray services
• Adhere to the principles of cultural safety and Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Alongside our permanent opportunity, we are also interested in hearing from experienced internal Health New Zealand Registered Nurses who may be available for block placements of approximately six weeks to six months to support our Chatham Islands service.

About the Service

The Chatham Islands Health Centre provides healthcare to a small and remote island community, as well as visitors to the islands.

Working on the Chatham Islands offers a nursing experience unlike many others. You will become part of a close-knit team and community while practising across a broad clinical scope in a rural and remote environment.

The islands are renowned for their rugged natural environment, conservation areas and unique cultural and heritage landmarks, offering the opportunity to experience a distinctive part of Aotearoa New Zealand while making a meaningful contribution to the health of the local community.

About You

You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong rural generalist and primary care nursing skills who is confident working within a remote healthcare environment. You will bring sound clinical judgement, adaptability and the ability to assess and respond to acute presentations, while working both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a small clinical team.

You will also have:

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand and a current APC
• Rural generalist and/or rural or remote primary healthcare experience
• Confidence to work autonomously while recognising when additional clinical support is required
• Ability to assess and respond appropriately to acute presentations
• Full New Zealand driver licence and confidence driving on rural and gravel roads
• Good IT skills, with experience using Evolution as a Patient Management System advantageous
• A willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills

Desirable experience or training in:

• PRIME
• Immunisation
• Mental health
• Sexual health

Training and support can also be provided to develop the core skills required for the role.

You will also demonstrate whakawhanaungatanga through your ability to build and foster strong relationships, whakamanaakitanga by treating others with respect, encouragement and support, and whakakotahitanga by actively contributing to the team and aligning your practice with our organisational values and goals.

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

• Clinical Psychologist, South Island Perinatal Mental Health Service, Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch. Permanent part-time (20 hours per week)
• This is a rare opportunity to work in and contribute to a specialist mental health service offering psychological assessment and interventions to primary care givers and their pepi
• Working in a perinatal mental health team is an opportunity to make meaningful change in the lives of tangata whaiora.

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 Clinical Psychologist you will work in a small, focused, committed multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and undertake assessments of adults with a wide range of clinical issues. Your tangata whaiora will be in the second trimester of their pregnancy or have a pepi upto the age of 12 months. You will have your own caseload which you will manage and provide psychological treatments to with the support of the MDT. As the hub of a regional service there will be opportunities to provide liaison and support to clinicians throughout Te Waipounamu. In addition to your own caseload, you will provide therapy for some tangata whaiora when they need psychological input.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is small, with 5.4 FTE case managers. It is made up of psychologists, nurses and social workers backed up by medical officers and pukenga atawhai, with access to physiotherapy and dieticians.. We provide outpatient mental health treatment to tangata whaiora in Waitaha Canterbury, and consult liaison and support to clinicians throughout Te Waipounamu. Our model of care is integrated between our community team and our inpatient team. There will be opportunities for professional development and ongoing role development.

About you

• As a Clinical Psychologist with New Zealand registration, you will hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with no conditions on practise that may prevent your ability to fulfil requirements of the role.
• You will have skills in establishing, maintaining and terminating therapeutic relationships.
• You will be conversant in a wide range of psychological therapies and have a proven track record in applying these.
• You will demonstrate high standards in terms of personal competence and professional practice.
• You will have a sound awareness of appropriate clinical boundaries and be able to work with the needs of the pepi front and centre of your work.

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

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 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.

• 0.8FTE (32 hours per week) permanent position
• Ward 16, Christchurch Hospital
• 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

Join our dedicated Acute General Medicine based in Ward 16 at Christchurch Hospital. As a Registered Nurse, you'll provide high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse range of acutely unwell adult patients, working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their whānau.

About the Service

Ward 16 is a 22-bed acute general medical ward based at Christchurch Hospital.

We are a supportive team and promote a restorative care approach when working with patients and their whānau.

About You

As a Registered Nurse with an interest in acute general medicine, you’ll have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute positively to a team. Well-developed assessment and organisational skills are imperative to this busy acute environment.

You will be provided with an extensive orientation programme, and for those with a desire to learn ongoing professional development opportunities are available. We have a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development and achieving best outcomes for patients.

• Acute medical experience is desirable
• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Able to work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday; morning, afternoon and night

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

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

We're looking for a friendly and flexible assistant to join our fantastic Kitchen team.

The Kitchen Assistant is responsible for delivering efficient food service to our residents and providing a high level of customer service.

You will support the Head Chef / Kitchen Manager through kitchen and meal preparation including assembling and preparing ingredients, baking, cooking, toasting, and heating food items as well as dishwashing. You will also be responsible for keeping the kitchen and scullery areas clean, tidy, and safe.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Experience working within a commercial kitchen or similar environment
• Hours are 1.30pm - 6.30pm
• Days will range across the week and include weekends
• Must be flexible to pick up extra shifts
• Must have experience in food preparation and food plating for service
• Highly motivated, able to take initiative, and flexible.
• Great hygiene standards and commitment to health and safety
• Ability to work closely with, and support, your colleagues

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• Fun, friendly, and supportive team environment
• Certainty of hours through a fixed roster
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to staff discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers.

If you have a passion for wellness, collaborating with others, and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you! 

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit to Arvida.

Mō te tūranga | About the opportunity

Our Cook plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our residents by providing high-quality, safe, and appetising meals that meet our resident’s individual nutrition needs.  

Duties are varied, active, and stimulating with lots of personal interaction. YYou will help ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of kitchen services, supporting the preparation and service of morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. You will maintain compliance with our Food Control Plan, and collaborate with others in the kitchen team to deliver a first-class and nutritious experience for our residents.

Shifts include weekends and vary throughout the week, ranging from 5 to 8.5 hours per day.

Our Attitude of Living Well approach is an important philosophy at Arvida, and you will work alongside other team members across the organisation to practice and promote ‘Eating Well’, and taking steps to meet our internal gold standard.

To tatou kaitono pai | What you bring

• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen and/or cafe 
• Must be available to work shifts across the week including weekends
• Flexibility to pick up extra shifts
• Exceptional cooking and baking skills
• Excellent food hygiene practices and a commitment to safe working practices
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work well under pressure with good time management.
• Empathy towards older adults, good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and integrity.
• Current NZ Food Safety Certificate.
• Cookery or similar qualification

He aha ta maatau e tuku | What we offer 

• A very competitive market rate
• Ongoing training and team benefits
• An engaging and positive work environment

If you have a passion for sharing your love of food and purpose-led work, we’d love to hear from you!

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter outlining what you’ll bring to the role and your fit for Arvida.

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough

Location: Nelson / Marlborough, Nelson

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / <MULTIH07B> / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Wairau-Hospital/R3N26-024

• Permanent full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Join a well-established and well-resourced specialist Child, Adolescent and Family mental health service
• A rare opportunity to join a stable, experienced multidisciplinary team where permanent vacancies do not often arise

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 rare opportunity for Psychiatrists to join our Child, Adolescent and Family (CAF) Mental Health Service in Christchurch, with both full-time and part-time permanent positions available.

CAF provides specialist mental health assessment and treatment for tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau across Waitaha Canterbury. You will work as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, providing specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment while contributing to collaborative care planning and clinical decision-making.

These opportunities have arisen within a service that is well staffed and has an established and experienced medical workforce. Permanent vacancies within the team are uncommon, making this an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist looking to join a supportive service with strong multidisciplinary relationships and clinical expertise.

There is flexibility to discuss the FTE and working arrangements that may best suit the successful candidates.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Child, Adolescent and Family service provides specialist mental health services for children and young people and works closely with their whānau, primary care, schools, community providers and other health services.

You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team comprising psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists and other experienced mental health professionals. The service values collegiality, shared clinical decision-making and the provision of high-quality, developmentally appropriate care for tamariki and rangatahi.

The Child, Adolescent and Family service in Canterbury and the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago Christchurch campus are closely connected through clinical, training and research links and shared workforce. The Christchurch Psychiatric registrar training programme is integrated with Mental Health services here and includes placements in child and adolescent psychiatry. Most of the Consultant Psychiatrists are also Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturers and have access to University resources, including research resources. We also take an active part in training the next generation of psychiatrists, doctors and nurses through lectures, clinical supervision, and support.

Based in Christchurch, you will have access to everything the city and wider Canterbury region have to offer, with beaches, the Port Hills and outdoor recreation close by and the Southern Alps within easy reach.

About you

We are looking for a Child and Adolescent trained Psychiatrist who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and their whānau.

You will have:

• Vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of Psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or an equivalent specialist qualification.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

International applicants who are eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand are encouraged to apply. Support with the registration and relocation process may be available for the successful candidate.

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 [email protected]

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

Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Christchurch

Employment type: Contract/Temp Full time

Category: Clinical / Senior Medical Officers, Medical Officers and Fellows / Critical Care / Intensive Care Medicine

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Christchurch/PC4400829

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

MSK & Pain Management Physician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Christchurch

Employment type: Permanent Part time

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

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Christchurch/PC4296662

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

Anaesthetic Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Timaru and South Canterbury

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Technical / Anaesthetic Technician / ODP

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Timaru-Hospital/GEAH4138416

Permanent, Full-time | Starting February 2026

Join the Trans-Alpine Women’s and Children’s Health Team and be based on the beautiful West Coast.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a specialist role where your expertise will have a direct and lasting impact on a close-knit community. You’ll become a key part of a rural health team that embraces Rural Generalism and enjoys strong support from the tertiary centre in Christchurch. This role offers professional fulfilment and an unparalleled lifestyle in a stunning natural environment.

What we offer

• A permanent, full-time position commencing February 2026
• A broad and varied scope of practice across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings
• A collegial and collaborative multidisciplinary environment, including close partnerships with rural generalists, midwives, and tertiary specialists in Christchurch through our transalpine model
• Regular opportunities to work in Christchurch to maintain and develop skills
• Relocation support and CME allowances
• Opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical governance, and service innovation
• The chance to truly get to know your patients and make a meaningful difference in their lives

About the Role

As an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Senior Medical Officer (O&G SMO), you will provide high-quality care to women across the West Coast. Your role will include:

• Working under a Medical Rural Generalist service delivery model, where all team members contribute and support each other
• Delivering O&G related medical services as a member of the Women’s and Children’s Health (W&CH) multidisciplinary team.
• Outpatient clinics, colposcopy, theatre sessions, and inpatient care
• Acute duties including birthing suite and emergency call
• Antenatal care delivered in partnership with Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs)
• Supporting and triaging referrals
• Provision of planned or acute, secondary and tertiary level, O&G practice at both West Coast and Canterbury districts.
• Participation in quality improvement, credentialing, and governance activities

About the Team / Service / Location

You will be part of multidisciplinary team delivering services across the West Coast. Our Medical Rural Generalist service delivery model requires a high degree of collaboration to ensure sustainable, high-quality care for rural communities. There are strong clinical relationships with Christchurch Women’s Hospital which enable seamless care, sharing of expertise and require you to be available to work in Christchurch on regular basis (to maintain and develop tertiary skills).

The West Coast is a place like no other – rugged coastlines, lush rainforests, snow-capped mountains, and a warm, welcoming community. Here, work-life balance is more than just a phrase: it’s a way of life. From hiking, cycling, surfing, and kayaking, to exploring local arts, culture, and food, the West Coast offers something for everyone. It’s the perfect location for families, adventurers, and those seeking a balanced pace of life.

About You

As a Gynaecologist you will bring:

• Vocational registration (or eligibility for) with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
• Membership of RANZCOG (or equivalent)
• Broad clinical experience across secondary level gynaecology (including outpatient, day case, and inpatient care)
• Competent surgical skills relevant to the scope of O&G practice
• A strong commitment to equitable, patient- and whānau-centred care
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A collaborative approach to working with both rural and tertiary colleagues
• A commitment to quality improvement, teaching, and clinical governance
• Experience or interest in rural or transalpine health systems is advantageous.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora embraces a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve 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

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