Ophthalmology Admin Team Lead

JobSpace; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Administration Team Leader in Christchurch to guide a busy administrative team, with a specific focus on Ophthalmology inpatient administration. You will lead daily operations, optimize patient flow and ensure processes meet quality standards.

The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience, strong customer focus, and proficiency in SI PICS and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy healthcare environment.
• Strong administration and data management skills.
• Excellent communication and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the administrative team.
• Ensure high-quality, timely admin services and patient flow.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation aligned with quality requirements.
• Support ophthalmology inpatient administration processes.
• Coach and develop staff; monitor performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Communication

Customer focus

Diplomacy

Education

People management qualification or related field

Tools

SI PICS

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Administration Team Leader in Christchurch to guide a busy administrative team, with a specific focus on Ophthalmology inpatient administration. You will lead daily operations, optimize patient flow and ensure processes meet quality standards.

The role requires at least two years of supervisory experience, strong customer focus, and proficiency in SI PICS and MS Office.