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Posted 21 August, 2026

Emergency Department Administrator - temp contract

Taranaki District Health Board
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: d95d0a29fce147ea

Job Description

Emergency Department Administrator - temp contract ED Administrator Emergency Department, New Plymouth Hospital Part-time fixed term contract until November, 2026 This is a rewarding frontline role where no two days are the same, supporting patients, whānau, and clinical staff in a busy Emergency Department Benefits include working within a supportive, close-knit team, ongoing learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful difference for people at times when they need it most 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 The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, busy place, seeing up to 35,000 patients a year. This role is a frontline customer serviceposition, and you will need information technology skills. About the Team/Service/ Location Our Emergency Department administration team is a dedicated, supportive, and highly experienced group who work closely with nursing, medical, and allied health staff to ensure the smooth running of the department and a positive experience for patients and whānau. For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here About you The successful candidatemust have: The ability to work under pressure Be able to workall rosteredshifts Compassion towards others Resilience The ability to be very mobile around the department Be able to work as part of a close-knit team 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. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: TAR06879 Location: North Island - Taranaki - New Plymouth Job type: Expertise: Non-clinical - Administration - Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr

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