Posted 01 August, 2026
Inpatient Receptionist
Taranaki District Health Board
Hamilton, WKO, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 89b352109ac32bfc
Job Description
Part-time - 20 hours per week, Permanent employment, with evening shifts from 3:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, alternate Fridays, and alternate weekends. 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 As an Inpatient Receptionist, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality reception and administrative support within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will be methodical, highly organised, flexible, and committed to being a supportive member of the team. Strong customer service skills are essential. In this role, your day-to-day responsibilities will include welcoming patients and visitors, answering incoming calls and responding to enquiries, and liaising closely with the medical team. You will be responsible for accurately capturing patient flow data, assisting patients with completing required forms and documentation, and maintaining a clean, calm, and welcoming reception area at all times. About the Service Inpatient Receptionist is committed to front desk operations in the wards, responsible for greeting, admitting, discharging, transfer of patient staying within the ward and managing patient records. They ensure the smooth running of the reception area and provide essential support to healthcare staff and our success is driven bythe care of patients and their whanau. About you Required skills and experience Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment Office skills, previous clerical and hospital experience Excellent time management and organisational skills 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. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: WAI32374 Location: North Island - Waikato - Hamilton Job type: Expertise: Non-clinical - Administration - Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr