Administration Team Leader Ophthalmology Department

Mō te tūnga | About the role
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury is
seeking an Administration Team Leader to join our Ophthalmology Department. As
a team, we are committed to putting people at the heart of all we do and
honoring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership
with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
As the Administration Team Leader, you will be
responsible for leading and managing the administration team to deliver
effective and efficient administration services that enhance patient flow and
meet the ongoing changing needs of the service.
Specifically, you will be responsible for
- Leading and managing the administration team and culture
- Effectively managing team workload and resources
- Embedding a consumer-focus within the team
- Contributing to systems and process enhancements
- Monitoring and reporting on team delivery against key metrics
- Contributing to the operational management of the service
- Managing the purchasing of departmental office supplies
- Participating in project activity to support timely, quality and

cost-effective deliveryNgā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you should have the

**following capabilities**:

- Exceptional customer focus
- Experience managing data and a variety of information systems
- High level of diplomacy and interpersonal skills with the ability

to negotiate and influence sensitive issues
- Experience leading successful improvement initiatives
- Health sector experience
- Pervious leadership experience is advantageous but not a necessity.
- A relevant diploma in business or information is advantageous but
not a necessity. We believe that diversity and inclusion are
critical to ensure we deliver the best care for our diverse communities.
Therefore, we always respect and value everyone's differences. When making
decisions, we consider and seek a diverse range of viewpoints, especially those
from minority groups.
If you have a passion for delivering world-class
healthcare to our communities, a commitment to cultural responsiveness, and the
leadership capabilities to lead and manage a team to deliver effective and
exciting opportunity.
Mō mātou | About Us
- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all

we do
- We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi
and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront
of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and
protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast
community.
The culture at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
Waitaha Canterbury, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value
- s):

- Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
- Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te

pono.
- Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā huaNgā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer
great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ], you
are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique
self
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha Canterbury, there could be a place for
you
Please visit our careers website for other roles
and find your ideal fit within the Te Whatu Ora [Health NZ] Waitaha
Canterbury
The Future of the Health Industry
It will be a condition of employment for this role
that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this
requirement includes gaining Booster Dose. As a person working in the
health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of
people, some of whom may be vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the
risk that you may contract Covid-19 or pass Covid-19 to other staff. This can
place an increased burden on our healthcare system. The requirement to be
vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against
the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the
course of your employment.
Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai