Lead Administrator - Diabetic Eye Screening Program

New Zealand Government; Northland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Lead Administrator for the Retinal Diabetes Eye Screening Service across Northland, based in Whangārei. This role focuses on coordinating referrals, bookings, schedules and communications to ensure timely screening and equity in access.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams and primary care providers, with a commitment to supporting Māori and underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an administrative, coordination or customer service role with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong database management and data entry skills with experience maintaining accurate records.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative coordination for the Retinal Diabetes Eye Screening Service across Northland.
• Manage referrals, bookings, waitlists, clinic schedules, recalls, reporting and patient communications.
• Collaborate with ophthalmic photographers, nurses, clinicians and primary care providers to support equitable access to screening services.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Database management

Data entry

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Teams

Excel

Job description

New Zealand Government is seeking a Lead Administrator for the Retinal Diabetes Eye Screening Service across Northland, based in Whangārei. This role focuses on coordinating referrals, bookings, schedules and communications to ensure timely screening and equity in access.

The position emphasizes collaboration with clinical teams and primary care providers, with a commitment to supporting Māori and underserved communities.