Interpreter Coordinator

Health New Zealand | Southern; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 78,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A part-time position at Dunedin Hospital, focusing on coordinating the Interpreter Service. The role involves administrative support, relationship building, and ensuring diverse communities receive effective interpreter services. Ideal for someone with strong coordination and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Administration or Coordinator experience in a professional, customer-facing office environment.
• Experience in a range of office systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Interpreter Service to ensure effective support for patients and whanau.
• Build relationships with staff and agencies to maintain service quality.

Skills

Customer Service

Coordination

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Administration Experience

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

• Dunedin Hospital, Permanent 0.4 FTE part time 16 hours per week
• Salary between $78,614 and $82,239 per annum pro rata
• Coordinate our team of interpreters doing great work for our patients and whanau
  
  

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

In this position you will effectively contribute to the smooth running of our Interpreter Service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of our patients and whanau.

A primary focus will be on building relationships with Te Whatu Ora Southern staff and external agencies, along with ongoing maintenance of the service and coordinating daily practice. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our diverse communities are well served with an effective interpreter service.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About You

You are a people person, you love helping and coordinating and making everyone’s day better. You will go the extra mile, you are calm under pressure and are a great listener while adhering to high standards of professionalism and integrity.

To be successful in this role you will also have:

• Previous Administration or Coordinator experience in a professional, customer-facing office environment
• Experience in a range of office systems and procedures including Microsoft suite
• An interest in other cultures
  
  

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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.

How To Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 30 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at [e-mail]

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.