Orderly Team Leader

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to serving all New Zealanders, grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are focused on building a health system that emphasizes partnership, equity, sustainability, and whanau-centred care. Our aim is to ensure excellence in healthcare through integration and collaboration. About the Role We are seeking a Team Leader for our Orderly Services at Timaru Hospital and associated local campuses. This permanent, full-time position plays a crucial role in our clinical support team, which is essential for the smooth and efficient delivery of hospital services. As the Team Leader, you will be responsible for proactively organizing the orderly team to ensure daily operations run smoothly. You will facilitate a consistent service delivery approach by providing staff with the necessary coaching and training to perform their duties safely. Additionally, there will be occasions when you will take on some orderly duties yourself. About You We are looking for an individual with proven leadership and coaching skills, along with experience in a healthcare environment. Your background should include providing services to various stakeholders, including patients. An understanding of budget management is important, as is the ability to think, plan, and act strategically. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, and prior experience as an orderly would be advantageous. Other key attributes for this role include: - Flexibility and adaptability in prioritizing tasks to meet service demands - Proven experience in staff rostering - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office - The right to live and work in New Zealand - A current New Zealand Driver's Licence Benefits At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, our people are at the core of everything we do. We are committed to being a good employer and uphold our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disabilities. A diverse and inclusive workforce positions us better to understand and serve our community. We are a pro-equity health organization, focusing particularly on Maori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application online through our careers portal at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz. If you have any questions regarding this role, feel free to contact Human Resources at 03 687-2230. Closing Date: 8 June 2025 Please note that we will review applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date. The role may close early if a suitable applicant is found before the advertised closing date.