Administrator - Te Whare Ahuru
Location: Hutt Valley Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
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
If you enjoy being at the frontline of mental healthcare delivery, then this is the role for you. While it is a fast paced, demanding environment, you will have the opportunity to excel in serving a community in need, making a real difference to tangata whai ora`s experience in their mental health journey, while also learning up to date legislative processes. The role will also expose you to a multidisciplinary team environment, with various disciplines, such as psychiatry, social work, and nursing, working alongside you day to day. The role also requires you to help prepare documents for Court Hearings, working alongside lawyers, court staff and District Inspectors.
The salary range for this role is $73,476 - $81,164, depending on experience.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Whare Ahuru is a 24-hour mental health assessment and treatment acute inpatient service for adults aged from 18 years. The service is located at the Hutt Valley Hospital.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic, motivated and skilled administrator who can multitask.
- Previous experience maintaining Mental Health Act processes is ideal, but not essential.
- You will need to be organised, adaptable and have strong communication skills.
- Be able to work autonomously as well as fitting into team dynamics
- Be able to work under pressure
- Be able to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- A friendly disposition and willingness to learn are essential
- Previous administrative experience in a healthcare environment is ideal, but not essential.
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 August. If you have any questions about the role, please contact 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.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: SS131-26
Location: Hutt Valley
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 August 2026