Coordinator, Urology

Coordinator – Sub-Regional Urology Service, Palmerston North Regional Hospital, Fixed-term, 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)

• Are you passionate about improving patient outcomes and streamlining service delivery? This is your opportunity to make a real impact by coordinating a vital sub-regional service across MidCentral, Whanganui, and Wairarapa.
• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

As the Coordinator, you will lead the day-to-day coordination of the Sub-Regional Urology Service, ensuring smooth patient flow and efficient service delivery across three districts. You'll work closely with operational leads and clinical teams to embed new processes, manage clinics and theatre access, and support compliance with Health Target Plans.

This role demands strong organisational skills, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative approach to achieve equity and excellence in planned care.

About the Team / Service

Palmerston North Regional Hospital operates the Sub-Regional Urology Service across MidCentral, Whanganui, and Wairarapa districts, providing acute and planned care, surgery, outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. The service follows a “Hub and Spoke” model to deliver care closer to home.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions. With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

To excel in this role, you will have :

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 service 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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kirsty Malcolm

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

Job details

Job Reference :

Location : North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

Job type : Fixed Term

Expertise : Non-clinical - Coordinator - Coordinator

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