Planned Care Administrator

Planned Care Administrator (this is an internal role restricted to employees of Health New Zealand)

• Inpatient Booking Office
• Timaru Hospital
• 1 FTE

New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

The Planned Care Administrator is a key member of the Corporate Services Theatre services team and is responsible for supporting the daily management of the inpatient, administrative booking processes and services. 

This role plays a key part in ensuring that the Inpatient Booking Offices function in a manner that ensures that the Health New Zealand – South Canterbury works within the Ministry of Health  Guidelines and meets the agreed levels of elective service provision requirements.

About you

The role is part of an enthusiastic bunch of colleagues who take considerable pride in being part of a team using their initiative and working productively with a diverse range of people and staff. 

Being a team player with excellent administrative skills along with a standard of personal integrity and able to work with a sense of urgency is required in this role.  The ability to relate and communicate well and with respect with a wide range of people  critical for this role along with;

• The ability to contribute to effective patient care.
• Have the confidence to contact patients to alter appointment dates.
• Detail orientated with high levels of concentration.

   

Working for Health New Zealand

 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Admin Collective. Band 5. 

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online at https://scdhb.careercentre.net.nz

Advert Close Date: 21 June 2026