Administrator - Fixed Term

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Napier Health Centre, Mental Health & Addictions Services
• 80 hour’s per fortnight, (1.0 FTE)
• Full-Time, Fixed Term 12 months

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

If you’ve ever thought about an admin role in a healthcare setting then now’s your chance to get in! We’re looking for a skilled Administrator to work within the Hawke’s Bay DHB’s Mental Health and Addiction Service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will provide administration support to the Mental Health South team who provide mental health assessment, treatment and support services to adults with mental health and addiction issues within Hawke's Bay.

About you

Naturally you will be able to recognise the needs, aims and aspirations of whanau from all culturally diverse groups within our community. We’re are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

You will also need the following key attributes and skills:

• At least two year’s administration experience
• High level of customer service
• Use technology – Microsoft Office products – Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc. and other health related databases improve business operations and customer service.
• Work in partnership with peers.
• Model an effective partnering style within the Health Records Service, and collaborates with other team and key internal relationships within Health Services.
• 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
• 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.

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, click HERE and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Liz Wiig at Liz.Wiig@hbdhb.govt.nz