Clinical Coder

Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we've got an opportunity for you to be part of it

**Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity**

Our Clinical Coders analyse and classify incoming medical data about diseases, injuries, and causes of injury in accordance with strict coding standards and guidelines, to produce health statistics. As Mortality Clinical Coder you will use your excellent knowledge of diseases and disease progression to learn and excel in the highly specialised task of classifying causes of death.

Joining our Mortality Clinical Coding team, you will be responsible for producing high quality national coded cause of death data for use in statistical analysis, research, evaluation of health services, and national and international reporting. Our engaged and cohesive team take great care in the work they do because they understand the high value of the data they produce.

**Mōu | About you**

Coding experience is not a prerequisite for success in this role however it will definitely give you an edge What truly matters is your strong foundation in medical terminology and a high level of attention to detail. Your ability to understand and navigate the intricate language of health information is the key that unlocks the door to this exciting opportunity.

Together, we're shaping the future of robust mortality data. If you're ready to make a valuable contribution, we invite you to be part of our team.

**Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience**
- A relevant graduate and post-graduate qualification in health related field
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant clinical field and/or several years' experience in clinical coding in the health sector
- Broad knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and disease processes
- Ability to abstract, consolidate and analyse information from a variety of sources
- Excellent organisational skills, methodical work practices, and high attention to detail
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to think ahead, use initiative, establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving high levels of accuracy and confidentiality

**Ka kawea e koe | You will bring**:

- 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

**Ko te mahi e tika ana mō te ao hurihuri nei |Work that suits today's ever -changing world**

Te Whatu Ora supports flexible and hybrid working for our kaimahi. In roles that don't require an in-person element, we encourage you to ‘work from where you are.' We want our national teams to be made up of diverse people from across the motu, just like our health system.

**Nau mai, uru mai | Come and join us**

When you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change,that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations.

Our name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness'. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.

We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system - Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.

**Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion**

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply