Trainee Clinical Coders

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital (main location) and 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 

Are you detail-oriented, curious, and ready to make a real difference in healthcare? We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our Clinical Coding team in Wellington as Trainee Clinical Coders.

This is your chance to launch a rewarding career in a field that’s vital to the healthcare system—where your work directly supports patient care, hospital funding, and national health reporting. As part of a tertiary-level facility, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of general specialties, as well as advanced services including oncology, cardiothoracic, vascular, and neurosurgery. It’s a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a diverse and specialised healthcare environment.

You will be primarily based at Wellington Regional Hospital but may be required to work/train at Hutt Valley Hospital on occasion. The salary for this position is $76,694.

About the Team 

You will be working in a team of clinical coders processing approximately 75,000 inpatient events per year. 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 teamwork, using their initiative and can produce work with a high level of accuracy.

What we value:

• A commitment to teamwork, initiative, and producing high-quality work
• A willingness to learn and grow in a specialised field
• A positive attitude and a team player

What we offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship
• A supportive work environment
• Opportunities to develop globally recognised skills
• Clear career pathways and professional development

About you 

• Preference will be given candidates who have completed an introductory qualification in clinical coding
• Excellent English skills (written and verbal)
• Qualification or experience in anatomy, physiology and/or medical terminology
• Accuracy, adaptability and reliability
• A team player who is proactive and uses their initiative 

If you're eager to learn, thrive in a team environment, and want to build a meaningful career in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

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’ porta. 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.