Clinical Coder

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Hospital and Hutt Valley Hospital (option to work remotely)

Contract:  12 months fixed-term, full-time (40 hours per week)

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 seeking applications from a level 3 or above Clinical Coder with experience in either ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition to join our Clinical Coding team at Capital Coast and Hutt Valley district. 

This role is for an experienced coder only, we will not accept applications from trainees or anyone without experience in coding ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition. Applications from candidates with experience in ICD10-CM will also not be considered.

We are open to offering the option to work remotely for the right candidate, and there may be opportunity for this role to be extended past 12 months.

About our team

You will be working in a team of Clinical Coders processing approximately 120,000 inpatient events per annum. Our team are committed to meeting reporting deadlines whilst providing quality coding, therefore it is very important to us that applicants have a proven history of commitment to team work, initiative and accuracy. We offer a flexible work environment and an opportunity to learn skills, recognisable world-wide.

About you

Minimum/essential qualification and skills for this role are:

• Previous experience in coding ICD10-AM 11th or 12th Edition
• Proven experience in coding independently and unsupervised
• Intermediate or Advanced  level ICD10-AM 11th Edition, ACHI and ACS Clinical Coding (HIMAA) qualification or equivalent
• Excellent English skills (written and verbal)
• Accuracy, adaptability and reliability
• A team player who is proactive and uses their initiative 

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 4th May. If you have any questions about the role, please contact lucy.britland@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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