Lead Administrator - Diabetic Eye Screening, Northland

Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Lead Administrator to support the Retinal Diabetes Eye Screening Service across Northland. This permanent, part-time role is 36 hours per week (0.9FTE) and focuses on referrals, bookings, recalls and clinic scheduling to keep patients moving through the screening pathway.

You will work with ophthalmic staff, nurses and primary care, ensuring accurate records and timely communications; contribute to equitable access to screening and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in administrative, coordination or customer service roles.
• Strong data entry and database management skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate referrals, bookings, waitlists and clinic schedules.
• Manage recalls, reporting and patient communications.
• Collaborate with ophthalmic photographers, nurses and clinicians.
• Maintain accurate patient information and ensure equity of access.

Skills

Database management

Data entry

Scheduling

Microsoft Office

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Lead Administrator to support the Retinal Diabetes Eye Screening Service across Northland. This permanent, part-time role is 36 hours per week (0.9FTE) and focuses on referrals, bookings, recalls and clinic scheduling to keep patients moving through the screening pathway.

You will work with ophthalmic staff, nurses and primary care, ensuring accurate records and timely communications; contribute to equitable access to screening and