Medical Secretary - Southern Blood And Cancer Service

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

This role provides medical secretarial / transcription services and administrative support for the Southern Blood and Cancer Service.

You will ensure that patient information is quickly available to the clinical teams involved in the patient's care, and be efficient in time and resource for the department.

Our ideal candidate will be available Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Exact working hours will be discussed and negotiated with the successful candidate.

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

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, and the ability to deal with a variety of people and tasks, often all at the same time!

To enjoy the Medical Secretary position, you'll be the kind of person who likes a fast-paced and varied work environment.

As you'll be dealing with patient information, it is essential that you show us you have an eye for accuracy and are confident around computer systems.

This position carries a varied workload that requires you to work with different specialties, and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines is vital.

Our ideal candidate will be both customer and patient focused.

You will be liaising with other hospitals, specialists and health providers to get the best outcome for patients, and accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

This is a busy and varied role.

In order to be successful you will need to bring the following skills and experience :

• Transcription / 70wpm typing ability (medical terminology preferred but not essential)
• Solid knowledge of office systems and procedures
• Excellent computer skills, particularly in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of the importance for privacy, and the ability to deal with patient information in a sensitive and confidential manner
• Strong attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task

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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 careers portal by Saturday, 1 November 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton

We 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 website.