Telecommunications Administration Support

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Tauranga Hospital
• Two permanent part-time positions available – 0.6 FTE and 0.7 FTE
• Competitive remuneration + Wellbeing programme + Staff carparking 

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. 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have two exciting opportunities for a Telephonist/Administration Support person to join our team at Tauranga Hospital.  These roles are both challenging and rewarding, an opportunity to make a real difference! 

• Vacancy one is 0.6 FTE – 48 hours per fortnight
• Vacancy two is 0.7 FTE – 56 hours per fortnight 

We provide a 24/7 service; therefore, the positions involve 24-hour shift work rotation on an 8-hour shift which involves nightshift and predominantly weekends for these two vacancies. 

Computer expertise and intermediate standards in typing, spelling and grammar are a must.  Six weeks training is provided. 

To meet service demand flexibility is paramount to undertake these roles. 

These roles are covered by PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement Salary Band 2 - $61,177 to $69,257 (full-time equivalent). 

About you

Skills required for this role:

• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Competent decision maker
• Excellent multi-tasking
• Handle pressure whilst maintaining a sense of humour
• 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. 

Have you got the skills and experience we are looking for?  If applying, please state in your cover letter which vacancy you wish to be considered for. 

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 11:59pm on 13th March 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at Careers@bopdhb.govt.nz.