Administration Coordinator

Location: Porirua

Contract: Permanent, Part Time (0.8FTE)

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

We are looking for an Administration Coordinator who is highly organised, customer‑focused, and confident managing a busy workload. In this role, you will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of a well‑established administration team and provide essential support to our clinical staff. This is a fast‑paced, varied position suited to someone who enjoys responsibility, problem‑solving, and working collaboratively.

This position is worked across four days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), with standard hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.

The salary band for this role is $80,186 - $83,884, depending on experience.

About you

You will bring a proactive, motivated approach and the skills to keep a dynamic environment running smoothly. To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer‑centred approach
• Confident, up‑to‑date knowledge of common computer systems and software
• Proven ability to manage competing tasks and perform well under pressure
• Previous experience in a healthcare administration setting is an advantage, but not essential

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Porirua Community Mental Health team provides supports mental health services and will engage with a wide range of adult clients.

The hospital and health services of the Districts provide a range of services, one such group of services includes Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability (MHAID) Service. 

MHAIDS spans two districts - Wairarapa, Capital, Coast and Hutt Valley and includes local, regional, and national services. The local MHAID services are provided from multiple sites within the sub-region – Greater Wellington, Hutt Valley and Wairarapa. 

Working at 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.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 12th March. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Diana Velazco (Diana.Velazcoflores@tewhatuora.govt.nz).

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.