Administration Officer - Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination Unit

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Southland Hospital
• Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination (NASC) Unit
• Salary between $66,611 - $71,074 per annum depending on experience
• Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
• About the role
• We are a team of friendly and supportive professionals providing administrative support functions for the service. This includes using a range of electronic systems (including SiPics, interRAI, Health Connect South), data processing, and receiving and responding to a variety of queries via telephone and email.You will be responsible for administration tasks within the department, including assisting with referrals, service facilitation, and information management. You can expect to be busy, challenged, and surrounded by experienced practitioners. You will work closely with the Clinical Needs Assessors within the service as well as external agencies, clients, and families. This is a rewarding opportunity to put your great administrative and organisational skills to use.
• About the Team / Service / Location
• Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
• About you
• With exceptional attention to detail, you will have previous administration experience. Previous experience in healthcare administration is preferable but not essential.
• You will also need to demonstrate the following to be successful in this role :
• Confidence in Microsoft 365 and good computer literacy
• Evidence of good literacy and numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people
• A reliable team player who enjoys working in a smaller team
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity at all times
• Working at Health New Zealand
• Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
• How to apply
• To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 25 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications. Please apply via our| Location : | Southland || Category : | Administration |

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