Transcriptionist | Christchurch Hospital

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Christchurch-

Christchurch Health Campus

Fixed

term until 12 March 2026 working 20 hours per week

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.

Are you askilled transcriptionistwith a keen eye

for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work in the healthcare

sector? Join Health NZ Te Whatu Ora and play a key role in ensuring accurate

and timely transcription services that support patient care.

About the Role

As a transcriptionist, you will be responsible for

transcribing dictated medical correspondence with precision and accuracy, ensuring

documentation is completed within set timeframes. You - ll work closely with

service leaders, clinicians, and administrative teams to support the smooth

operation of transcription services.

This role has been mapped to National Band 3 / Profile 3B as

part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement.

For further

information visit : Administration

and Clerical Pay Equity - Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand

Key Responsibilities

Transcribe

dictated medical letters accurately within required timeframes

Process

and distribute correspondence within one workday of clinician sign-off

Enter

data into the patient management system promptly and accurately

Respond

to enquiries from staff, external agencies, GPs, and patients professionally

and efficiently

Maintain

strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ensure

confidentiality and professionalism in all communication.

About you

Essential : Excellent

customer service with a people-focused approach

Typing

speed of 50-70 words per minute with strong keyboard proficiency

High-level

written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate

proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook

Exceptional

attention to detail and accuracy

Ability

to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and applications

Strong

time management and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Collaborative

team player with a proactive attitude.

Desired : Familiarity

with medical terminology

Experience

in health administration or a similar role

Familiarity

of public hospital systems and patient management systems

Cultural

awareness and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and needs.

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

Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click -apply now. - All applications

must be submitted through our online career - s portal. If you have any

questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at

We will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.