Administrator - Echocardiography

New Zealand Government; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, in New Zealand, is seeking an entry-level inpatient administrator to join the Echocardiology Service. You will provide efficient referral administration, scheduling, and day-to-day support to the team.

Health New Zealand values diverse, inclusive teams and offers a supportive environment for developing administrative skills within a hospital setting. Applications close 10 November 2026 via our online portal.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring basic computing/information management knowledge.
• Understanding of administrative procedures gained through training or experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and ability to relate well with people.
• Adaptable with multitasking and confidentiality essential.
• Experience in health settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient referral administration for Echocardiology, including scheduling.
• Manage administration and clinical systems and processes accurately.
• Maintain positive relationships with service stakeholders.

Skills

Computing / information management

Written communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Administrative procedures knowledge

Tools

Administrative systems

Job description

Waikato Hospital, Hamilton | Permanent, Full time 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 have an exciting entry level position available for an administrator to join our Echocardiology Service as an inpatient administrator. You will enjoy working with a variety of people and situations and mustbe committed to providing excellent levels of service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide an efficient, timely and accurate inpatient referral administration for Echocardiology which includes scheduling and other administrative and day to day functional tasks.
• Accurate and effective management of services both administration and clinical systems and processes.
• Maintains positive and effective relationships with stakeholders of our service.

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About the Team

We are a small dedicated team providing Echocardiography imaging services to people of the region. We are an integral part of the overall Cardiology service providing both inpatient and outpatient access at Waikato Hospital.

About you

• Be a team player focussed on quality of service
• Have Computing (keyboard) / information management, (essential) or relevant work experience.
• Have knowledge of administrative procedures and systems, acquired through training and / or experience.
• Have demonstrated ability with written and oral communication and relating effectively with people.
• Be adaptable with a willingness to embrace multitasking.
• Have excellent communication skills (requirement) and confidentiality is essential.

It would be advantageous if you have had previous experience working within a health setting.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 10 November 2026.