Clinical Coder

**Clinical Coder**

**Vacancy No**:TAR05699**

**Nau mai, haere mai ki Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki**

**Taranaki Whanui He Rohe Oranga - Taranaki Together, A Healthy Community**

**Te Kaupapa - Mission**

Improving, promoting, protecting and caring for the health and wellbeing of the people of Taranaki.

We are looking for people that share our vision by providing the best care for our people and our community. We have a responsibility to see the whole picture, the whole community, in terms of health and to support everyone working in Taranaki to do the best job they can in a world of constant change.

**Taranaki****:

- A place like no other**

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf in the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture. **Click here** to read more information about Taranaki.

For further information on our international recruitment and what we offer **Click here** and find out how to make a difference somewhere different.

**E pā ana ki a tatou - About us**

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki we are committed to recognising the value our people bring to our organisation within a supportive team of healthcare professionals that provide comprehensive care to our patients.

We believe having workforce that is diverse and inclusive, we are a pro-equity Health Organisation and this means that we will be better positioned to understand and serve our community.

When you choose to work with us, we will offer you:

- A comprehensive orientation and induction to our organisation and your department
- Access to clinical training and education
- Up to date facilities, Have a look at
- Opportunities to participate on local project and regional collaboration teams
- Professional development

**Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role**

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Coder to join our team here in Taranaki.

As you will know, Clinical Coders convert information from patients' clinical records into alphanumeric codes according to a health classification system. These codes form part of data collection which is used for research, funding and health care planning, and as such is an important, valuable and essential function within Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora.

You will be joining a small established Clinical Coding team, and with the relaxed Taranaki lifestyle in a beautiful part of the country, this could be the ideal opportunity for the right person.

Please click here to view the job description

**Moū - About you**

Ideally, you will have attained your Intermediate (or Introductory, if after 1st July 2019) Clinical Coding qualification from the Health Information Management Association of Australia (HIMAA) and have a number of years practical coding experience.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

**Applications Close**Sunday 12 January 2025

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together, we will succeed.