Occ Health Administrator

Marketplace; Nelson, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Whatu Ora in Nelson is seeking an organised Occupational Health Team Administrator to provide effective administrative support and manage the overall admin function within the team.

You will engage with local and national teams to ensure health systems support staff wellbeing at work, contribute to a strong customer service culture, and communicate plans and progress across the team. The role is permanent, full-time and based in Nelson.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in administration or coordination roles.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proactive, independent worker with good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with local and National Occupational Health teams to support health systems for staff.
• Contributing to a work environment focused on customer service and teamwork.
• Communicating within the Occupational Health team to keep plans and progress aligned.

Skills

Administration

Coordination

Customer Service

Job description

# Occ Health Administrator at Te Whatu Ora, Nelson / Marlborough## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Role based in Nelson* Permanent, full timeHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.**About the Role**The purpose of the Occupational Health Team Administrator role is to provide effective administrative support to the team and be responsible for the overall administration function within the Occupational Health Team.As a member of the Occupational Health Team, this role involves:* Engaging with the local and National Occupational Health teams to ensure our health systems support our people to be well and stay well at work.* Contributing to a work environment in which people take pride in their work and work together to provide excellence in customer service.* Within own areas of responsibility, communicating within the Occupational Health team, and our health systems, to support everyone to be aligned with and informed about the Occupational Health plans, programme priority and progress.**About you**You are an organised and reliable administrator with at least three years' experience in administration or coordination roles. You enjoy keeping things running smoothly and take pride in providing accurate, high-quality administrative support.You have strong organisational and time management skills, enabling you to manage your workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment. You are proactive, can work independently, and are comfortable adapting to changing priorities when needed.You communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy working with a range of people to provide great customer service and support.Experience in occupational health and safety or within the health sector is desirable but not essential.**Working for 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 Tuesday, 24th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cheru Pillay at [e-mail]## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Nelson / Marlborough || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Administration || Date listed: | 10-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 24-Nov-2026 || Reference: | HNZ/1956152 || Attachment: | HNZ-Position-Description Occ Health, Administrator.pdf (PDF, 251KB)Job Description || File links: | || Website: | |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.