Administrator/Typist
Location: Wellington Te Wao Nui and Puketiro Porirua
Contract: Permanent 1 FTE
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
The
Child Development Service within Children’s Health Service is a
multidisciplinary team funded to provide specialist developmental assessment
and interventions using a holistic approach to enable children with
disabilities to reach their maximum potential within their families and
extended environment. The service is made up of 30+ health professionals
working over three different sites. The administration team provide
administration support for the team and service.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Child Development team are a committed team of Allied health professionals.
The team
works within a transdisciplinary model, using a holistic approach to enable
children to reach their maximum potential within their families and extended
environment.
The team is comprised of the following disciplines: Speech Language Therapists, Visiting Neurodevelopmental Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Clinical Psychologists, Developmental Paediatricians, Social Worker, Clinical Pathway Coordinator and ASD Coordinator. We have a small team of support staff to assist the work undertaken.
This role
will work at Wellington, Te Wao Nui Children’s Hospital and Puketiro Porirua
About you
We are looking for
- A highly motivated administrator to provide effective and efficient administrative and typing support to the Child Development Service.
- You will have a flexible approach and a strong ability to multitask
- You will have strong customer service skills
- Ability to treat children and their families with respect and care.
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.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact fiona.douglas@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: SS171-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026