Clinical Coder

Auckland City Hospital – Grafton. Permanent, full‑time (Mon–Fri) role with flexible working arrangements and work‑from‑home days. Join a highly skilled Clinical Coding team under Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), grounded in the principles of TeTiritioWaitangi. About the Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Coder to join our Clinical Coding team at Auckland City Hospital. The role sits within the Directorate of Information Management and is vital for ensuring the integrity and quality of health information used for national reporting, funding and service planning. Responsibilities Accurately code diseases, procedures and external causes using ICD‑10‑AM classifications and Australian Coding Standards. Maintain coding throughput targets and quality standards. Undertake quality assurance activities to ensure the integrity of coded information. Collaborate with clinical services to improve documentation quality and coding outcomes. Use coding and clinical information systems including TrakCare, Regional Clinical Portal and Codefinder. Essential Qualifications Recognised Certificate in Medical Terminology. Recognised Certificate in Clinical Coding (HIMAA) or completion of a Clinical Coding Beginners Course. Relevant work experience. Advanced computer skills, including the Microsoft Office suite. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori and an understanding of TeTiritioWaitangi. Desirable Qualifications Previous clinical coding experience. Nursing, Allied Health or medical qualification. Undergraduate qualification in a relevant field. Experience working within healthcare information systems. Ability to demonstrate strong potential to develop into the role for trainee coders who have completed a recognised beginners coding programme. About the Team/Service The Clinical Coding team produces high‑quality clinical coding information that supports national health reporting, service planning and funding. Working in a collaborative environment, the team emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and professional development. EEO Statement HealthNewZealand welcomes applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr