Casual Hospital Admin & Front Desk Support (Timaru)

Marketplace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking a casual Administrator to join Timaru Hospital's Administration Team. The role covers reception, patient enquiries, appointments, data entry, and general administrative tasks across departments.

We value organisational skills, confidentiality, and a proactive customer-service approach. You will work across a 7-day service with weekday and rostered shifts, contributing to equitable health outcomes for Māori and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Genuine commitment to customer service.
• Sound computer skills and previous administrative experience.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Professional approach and commitment to confidentiality.
• Flexible, positive attitude and willingness to learn new systems and work across departments.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients and visitors and supporting clinical teams.
• Managing appointments and responding to enquiries.
• Completing data entry and routine administrative tasks.
• Assisting with day-to-day coordination of hospital services.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Te Tiriti Waitangi

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern is seeking a casual Administrator to join Timaru Hospital's Administration Team. The role covers reception, patient enquiries, appointments, data entry, and general administrative tasks across departments.

We value organisational skills, confidentiality, and a proactive customer-service approach. You will work across a 7-day service with weekday and rostered shifts, contributing to equitable health outcomes for Māori and the wider community.