Administration Officer - Gastroenterology at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern, Otago Salary band $70,970 to $73,941 p.a. pro-rataFixed-term until end of August, 2025Part-time, 0.8 FTE, 32 hours per weekHealth 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, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleThis role will effectively contribute to the smooth running of the service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of the service/organisation.As part of our team, you will be carrying out a wide range of administrative and reception duties and providing essential support, including but not limited to providing effective reception services - answering incoming calls, welcoming visitors, booking and managing of patients, data entry, clerical work and more.About youWe are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to deal with a variety of people and tasks, often all at the same time! You'll have a positive outlook, excellent relationship management skills and function well under the pressure that often occurs in a health environment.To succeed in this role, you will need to have the following:Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionalsExcellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skillsThe ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focusedThe ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and professional mannerCompetency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growthExperience in projects/initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settingsHow to applyTo 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 06 December 2024. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.In the interests of protecting our people and our patients, all appointments will be subject to the following:Occupational health assessmentPolice vetting/Ministry of Justice safety checksSerious misconduct checks (previous Public Service departments and statutory Crown entities only)Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern