Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleWe are bringing our Women's and Children's administration together and we are looking for someone to lead this team as we transition into the new Dunedin Hospital Outpatients Building.The function of this role is to manage a group of employees who perform administrative duties. The Team Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day coordinated direction, assignment and organisation of clinical bookings for Women's and Children's Health Services.The Team Leader will be a point of contact for management and associated teams to provide optimal service.You will be responsible for:
Planning
Implementing
Staffing
Providing technical support
Training to administration team members
You will:
lead initiatives that embrace innovation and swiftly adjust to strategies and operations in response to evolving healthcare
develop and support initiatives to address barriers to achieve equity, reducing variation, and supporting partnership across the health sector is an important part of this role.
About youExperience:
At least two years administration experience
Previous experience leading and managing a team
Experience with data management and information systems
Familiarity with administrative procedures and tools (Office 360 etc.)
Knowledge and skills:
High standard of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrate a high level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills - negotiating, influencing and facilitating sensitive issues when necessary
Demonstrate success in leading and delivering on improvement initiatives
Demonstrate strong customer focus
Ability to foster a culture that promotes continuous learning and improvement
Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Friday, 5 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
