AIR Adminstrator - Hawke's Bay - Central Region - NPHS

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• On offer is the opportunity to make a positive impact for the community around you in an organisation that makes a difference to people's lives 
• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Administrator role

Join Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive, and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it. 

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity  

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

We have the opportunity available to join our Community & Whānau Wellbeing team which forms part of our wider Te Ikaroa / Central regional team in a permanent, full-time role as an AIR Administrator.

The Aotearoa Immunisation Register (AIR) enables immunisation healthcare providers to access immunisation health records and make better decisions about whether a person should or should not receive a vaccination. The AIR helps give Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and the wider health system a better understanding of population immunity against vaccine-preventable diseases.

The primary purpose of this role is to manage the collection, maintenance and exchange of accurate and valid data in the AIR in accordance with the security, quality and timeliness specification in the AIR business rules. The role will see you be responsible for the maintenance and quality of the MedTech Database, including upgrades and error resolution.

Mōu | About you 

You are an experienced administrator able to provide appropriate administrative support to the AIR/Immunisation team. You have an eye for detail and commitment to continuous quality improvement. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a timely, and accurate manner. Able to work to tight deadlines and timeframes. You are comfortable with outreach work in the community, at clinics and in an office environment as required.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Proven experience in the AIR administration system, including Power BI
• Have a current Basic Life Support Certificate 
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Proven experience using Patient Management Systems and the ability to include upgrades and error resolutions
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft desktop applications
• Knowledge of the political, legislative or other external influences affecting the health sector
• Able to proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities in systems and processes to improve efficiencies 

• Able to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly in a timely, and accurate manner 
• Able to demonstrate building constructive and effective relationships with stakeholders to build a sound understanding of their operational environment and context

Ka kawea e koe | You will bring:

• A commitment to being a good Te Tiriti partner in all your actions. This includes an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in this role
• 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

Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei | Work that suits today's ever - changing world

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai |Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people's diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience, and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific, and Disabled People.

 Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. 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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (by submitting your cover letter and CV), please click “APPLY NOW.”  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career portal. If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@tewhatuora.govt.nz