Emergency Department Receptionist

Job Description - Emergency Department Receptionist (ROT03266)

ROT03266

6 months fixed term (maternity cover)

0.7 FTE (56 hours per fortnight, rostered shifts)

Health 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

Rotorua Emergency Department is looking for a person who is upbeat, people-focused, and caring to act as the face of the ED. We need someone to support our administration and reception process. This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave.

About you

• You will need to work both independently and as part of our awesome team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual who finds it easy to be organized, adaptable, able to learn on-the-job computer training, a multi-tasker, enjoys a busy workplace, and can handle the challenge of working under pressure at times. You should be friendly, approachable, and capable of data entry.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family-friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes offers competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts with local businesses, and access to the Employee Assistance Program.

$65,627.00 - $74,510.00 pro-rated to hours worked.

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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honoring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before the end of the posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

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