Administrator - Medical Management Unit

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand’s Medical Management Unit (MMU) at Whanganui Hospital is seeking an organised Administrator to support senior medical staff and trainees. You will coordinate orientation, manage compliance records, arrange accommodation, process reimbursements, and help ensure the medical workforce has the support they need to deliver excellent patient care.

Join a small, friendly team where no two days are the same, with responsibilities spanning recruitment support, records management, and

Qualifications

• Confident using computer systems and managing data accurately.
• Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, timesheets, reimbursements, and maintaining records.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• Takes pride in providing outstanding customer service.
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate orientation programmes and support recruitment processes.
• Manage compliance records and arrange accommodation.
• Process reimbursements and organise education sessions.
• Support the medical workforce to deliver high-quality patient care.

Skills

Data handling

Spreadsheet skills

Customer service

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organization

Job description

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North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui – Wanganui, North Island

• Permanent Fulltime (Monday to Friday, plus participation in an on-call weekend roster)
• Join a friendly team, where no two days are the same

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

Are you an organised administrator who enjoys variety, building relationships, and isn't afraid of numbers?

We're looking for an Administrator to join our Medical Management Unit (MMU) at Whanganui Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that plays a vital role in supporting our senior doctors, registrars, house officers, and trainee interns.

No two days are the same in this role. You'll be involved in everything from coordinating orientation programmes and supporting recruitment processes, to managing compliance records, arranging accommodation, processing reimbursements, organising education sessions, and helping ensure our medical workforce has the support they need to deliver excellent patient care.

Join our team and help support the people who provide healthcare to our community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Medical Management Unit (MMU) is a small, dedicated team providing administrative and operational support to Whanganui hospital's medical workforce. Working closely with senior medical officers, registrars, house officers, trainee interns, and clinical leaders, the team plays a key role in ensuring our medical staff are supported throughout their employment journey, from recruitment and orientation through to ongoing professional development and workforce administration.

Whanganui Hospital is a secondary care hospital serving a diverse population across the Whanganui region, providing a range of medical, surgical, maternity, mental health and community health services. Whanganui offers an enviable lifestyle, combining affordable living, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, stunning natural surroundings, and easy access to outdoor recreation, making it an exceptional place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Whanganui click here

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Is confident using computer systems and managing data accurately
• Enjoys working with numbers, spreadsheets, timesheets, reimbursements, and maintaining records
• Has excellent organisational and time management skills
• Can build positive relationships with a wide range of people
• Takes pride in providing outstanding customer service
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a close-knit team
• Has a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality

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.