Pathway Intake and Data Administrator

Location:  Puketiro Porirua and Te Wao Nui Wellington 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 

The Child Development Service (CDS) is a multidisciplinary team providing specialist developmental assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children with disabilities and/or developmental delays.

This role will provide administration support to the Pathway Coordinators who are responsible for the oversight and coordination of the CDS client pathways and clinical triaging of referrals to the service. The salary range is $72,035 - $79,573.

Some of your duties will include:

• Assisting in the referral management and intake process
• Supporting communication with families and clinicians
• Being responsible for data management including monitoring data quality
• Assisting with data reporting

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 Workers, a Clinical Pathway Coordinator and an ASD Coordinator. We have a small team of support staff to assist with the work undetaken.

About you

You will have previous experience in an administration role and come with a sound knowledge of office administration systems and procedures. Previous experience in a health environment is preferable. Other key skills and experience we are looking for:

• Record of working successfully in an environment that requires dealing with several disciplines
• Ability to maintain patient and office confidentiality in line with the Privacy Act
• Have a clean driver’s license
• Comfortable with lifting and carrying e.g. boxes of documents
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Computer Skills

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 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.