Administrator / Clinical Typist - Adult Cmh Rotorua

• Administrator/Clinical Typist – Adult Community Mental Health & Addictions Services
• Mental Health & Addictions Service
• Health New Zealand Lakes - Rotorua
• Permanent Full time

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 looking for enthusiasm, motivation and excellent interpersonal skills, to provide administrative support to our Community Mental Health service in Rotorua. To be successful in this role you will need to have excellent computer skills, a positive 'can do' attitude, can take initiative and have a real eye for detail.

• Previous administration experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate user of Microsoft Office
• Proficient typing and audio-typing skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi task
• Full NZ driver’s license

About you

Previous administration experience is important for this busy role and knowledge of a hospital environment, particularly in mental health would definitely be an advantage. This is an interesting and varied position that would suit someone with the following skills/experience:

• Microsoft Office
• Dicta-typing and copy typing skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong communicator
• Attention to detail
• Able to prioritise /manage a busy workload
• Previous experience in a healthcare administration environment would be an asset.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, fee flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

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Salary range

$70,970 to $78,397.00 pro-rated to hours worked

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Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly 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 end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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