Administration Coordinator - Cancer Treatment

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral; Wellington; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Administration Coordinator to oversee day-to-day administration across Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Haematology. The role is Monday to Friday, coordinating leave rosters and ensuring efficient support services for patient care.

You will lead the admin team, onboard new staff, and help track performance against cancer treatment targets within a collaborative CSTS environment. A supportive culture and growth opportunities are highlighted.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience as an administrator, particularly in the health or equivalent social sector.
• Impeccable communication skills and the ability to connect and collaborate.
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to juggle competing demands and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Knowledge of patient administration systems
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health context.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to administration staff
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff
• Support planned and unplanned leave coordination in collaboration with the Operations Lead
• Support administration process for the tracking of performance of Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) Health Target.
• General Administration duties as and when required

Job description

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• Administration Coordinator – Cancer Screening and Treatment Services
• Palmerston North Hospital
• 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 this Role

The Administration Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the administration team and administrative processes across Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Haematology services. Working collaboratively with the CSTS Leadership. This is Monday to Friday and oversees the planning and coordination of both planned and unplanned leave rosters, ensuring appropriate administrative coverage and the efficient delivery of support services. The position provides operational leadership, coordination, and continuity to support high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to administration staff
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff
• Support planned and unplanned leave coordination in collaboration with the Operations Lead
• Support administration process for the tracking of performance of Faster Cancer Treatment (FCT) Health Target.
• General Administration duties as and when required

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• At least five years' experience as an administrator, particularly in the health or equivalent social sector.
• Impeccable communication skills and the ability to connect and collaborate.
• Flexibility, adaptability and able to work under pressure.
• Ability to juggle competing demands and multi-task in a busy environment.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Knowledge of patient administration systems
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health context.

About the Team/Service

Our team delivers high-quality, patient-focused cancer care for a growing regional population that spans Masterton, Hawke's Bay, Palmerston North, Whanganui, and Taranaki. As part of this regional network, you'll be committed to a whole-system approach and will play a key role in enhancing service delivery and access. The team is supportive and welcoming, and we value innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Employing over 2,500 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.

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

• Deliver results through effective planning, sound judgement, and personal accountability.
• Build trusted relationships and works collaboratively to achieve shared goals.
• Communicate clearly and adapts their approach to different audiences and situations.
• Demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical behaviour. Ability to multitask and prioritise effectively in a busy and evolving environment
• Flexibility and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• An understanding of, or interest in cancer treatment services is desirable

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.