Mental Health Act Administrator

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an experienced Mental Health Act Administrator to provide high-level administration support, ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and related legislation.

You will manage documentation and court-related processes, work closely with clinicians, Courts, and District Inspectors, and report to the DAMHS. The role is located at Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital Campus.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Qualification in a relevant field.
• Two years administration experience in a clinical hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Word and Excel to intermediate level.
• Willingness to learn new systems.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (1992).

Responsibilities

• Provide administration support to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and related legislation.
• Ensure documentation and court-related processes are accurate, timely, and legally compliant.
• Collaborate with clinicians, Courts, and District Inspectors under the DAMHS direction.
• Support Te Toka Tumai Auckland's DAMHS team from Te Whetu Tawera, Auckland City Hospital Campus.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

IT literacy

Mental Health Act knowledge

Education

Level 4 Qualification

Two years administration experience in a clinical hospital setting

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Mahi ē Taea

Job description

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Are you ready for a role that offers both variety and challenge? Join us as a Mental Health Act Administrator and make a meaningful impact across Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to provide a high level of administration support to ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (1992) and other related legislation. You will ensure all documentation and court-related processes are accurate, timely and legally compliant while working closely with clinicians, Courts, District Inspectors and under the broader direction of the Director of Area Mental Health Services.

The Mental Health Act Administrator role forms part of a small team that falls under the DAMHS function (Director of Mental Health Services) within Kāhui o te Ihi/Mental Health Services and is responsible for all of Te Toka Tumai Auckland. The role is based at Te Whetu Tawera, Adult Inpatient Unit at Auckland city Hospital Campus.

We are looking for an experienced Administration Officers who thrive in dynamic environments and have:

• Strong organizational skill, attention to detail and the ability to manage to deadlines
• Confidence in managing processes and solving problems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy and a willingness to learn new systems
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act is a plus though training will be provided
• It is essential to meet the below minimum requirements:
  • Level 4 Qualification
  • Minimum of two years administration experience within a clinical hospital setting.
  • Sound understanding of IT, including proficiency with MS applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel at least to intermediate level, and Mahi ē Taea.

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.