Posted 19 July, 2026
Administrator - Thames
Taranaki District Health Board
Thames, WKO, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 970301a27cb35cbd
Job Description
This position is only open to current Health New Zealand employees 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 Role Are you a proactive and enthusiastic administrator or receptionist looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a dynamic healthcare environment? Thames Hospital operates 24/7, and in this vital role you will be rostered a total of 24 hours per week Monday to Friday depending on the service requirements. You will also be required to cover other areas of our admin team. This fast-paced and rewarding role offers plenty of variety. You will be at the frontline of patient care, creating a welcoming environment for patients and their whānau while providing essential support to our district nursing staff, making this position a vital part of our hospital community. About the Service We pride ourselves on the provision of quality and patient focused care and work in a true inter-disciplinary way with clinical and allied health team members. The hospital is an integral part of the community. About Thames Thames Hospital is a modern 50‑bed secondary care facility offering a comprehensive range of services, including an emergency department, inpatient care, day surgery, an infusion unit, rehabilitation services, birthing unit and low‑acuity mental health care. Our hospital boasts 24‑hour laboratory and radiology services, including advanced CT imaging. As an accredited training hub, we support 5th and 6th‑year medical students from Auckland University, PGY2 House Officers, and registrars in Rural Hospital Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine. We offer a robust quality improvement program, CME opportunities, and a RMO teaching program. Telehealth is expanding at Thames, supporting inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and emergency services like stroke thrombolysis. Required Attributes Excellent communication skills with a pleasant telephone manner Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment Well‑developed clerical skills; previous health care administration experience would be an advantage Excellent time management and organisational skills Quick to learn new systems Calm under pressure Working at 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. Job Details Job Reference: THA01040 Location: North Island - Waikato - Thames & Coromandel Job Type: Non‑clinical - Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr