Contracts Administrator

Hauora Tairawhiti; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hauora Tairawhiti in Gisborne seeks a Contracts Administrator to manage contractor and locum service agreements across Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti. You will liaise with recruitment agencies and internal departments to coordinate locum support for six months or more, and maintain contract registers.

You will also raise Purchase Orders in line with organisational procurement policies, working closely with service managers and service administrators to ensure compliance and high-quality healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, preferably in health.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Code.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor and locum service agreements across Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and internal departments to coordinate locum support.
• Maintain contract registers and raise POs in accordance with procurement policies.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Privacy Act knowledge

Job description

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Hauora Tairawhiti - Gisborne, North Island

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

As a Contracts Administrator, you will manage contractor and locum service agreements across Te Whatu Ora Tairawhiti. You will liaise with recruitment agencies and internal departments to coordinate locum support for locums of six months or more. Your responsibilities will include maintaining contract registers. You will also be responsible for raising Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with organisational procurement policies. This involves collating all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with financial and contractual requirements. You will work closely with service managers and service administrators. This is a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare through effective contract administration.

Position Description: Contracts Administrator

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our People and Development team is dedicated to supporting the workforce needs of Gisborne Hospital. We work collaboratively to ensure our services are well-resourced and compliant with contractual obligations

About you

• Proven experience in contract administration, preferably in the health sector
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• High attention to detail and organisational ability
• Knowledge of the Privacy Act and Health Information Privacy Code

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.