Booking Administrator - Maternity

About the Company Health New Zealand: Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to creating a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our organization, Health New Zealand - Southern, has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in our commitment to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region, supported by our dedicated and passionate staff. About the Role We are seeking a Booking Administrator to provide high-quality administrative support to our Maternity Service. In this full-time position, you will play a vital role in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. Your responsibilities will include managing and scheduling new and follow-up patient appointments, overseeing waitlist management, handling accounts, and maintaining data within departmental databases. As a key member of our administrative team, you will be responsible for ensuring that all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete. This role requires effective communication with team members and patients alike, making strong interpersonal skills essential. About the Team/Service/Location At Health New Zealand - Southern, we pride ourselves on the services we offer to our communities. Our mission is to enhance the health of our region through dedicated service. We believe that our staff are the driving force behind our high standards and are always looking for like-minded individuals to join us in our mission to serve the community. About You In this dynamic and busy environment, we are looking for a team player with strong communication skills. You should understand the importance of attention to detail and confidentiality. To be successful in this role, you will need: - Previous administrative experience - A willingness to learn new systems - The ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Strong computer skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - High attention to detail Working at Health New Zealand We are committed to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. Our workforce is diverse and inclusive, which helps us better understand and serve our community. We encourage applications from diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Thursday, 12 June 2025. For any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. Please note that we only accept online applications, so be sure to apply via our website.