Complaints Assessor- Aged Care
Complaints Assessor- Aged Care
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$ 61600 - 77000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
- Be part of a skilled and passionate team
- Full-time & permanent positions
- Location Auckland CBD or Wellington CBD
Ko wai ttou Who we are
The purpose of the Health and Disability Commissioner (HDC) is to promote and protect health and disability services consumers rights and to facilitate the fair and efficient resolution of complaints relating to infringement of those rights.
As New Zealands health watchdog the Commissioner is involved in a wide spectrum of health concerns to ensure accountability in the healthcare system and promote high standards of care.
Description
Mtnei tranga mahi About this role
The Aged Care Commissioner has a wide-ranging role that focuses on all health and disability care delivered to older people nationwide in order to drive quality improvement and provide advocacy for better health and disability services for older people in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the HDC Complaints Assessment Team (CAT) as a Complaints Assessor with a mandate to support our Aged Care portfolio. However the role will include work across the varied spectrum of complaints received by HDC.
Whilst this role reports to the CAT Leadership Team applicants are expected to work closely with those in our Aged Care Team including the Aged Care Commissioner and Principal Advisor to promote and protect the rights of older adults.
You will analyse and present new complaints draft letters review responses and clinical information and engage with consumers and providers. You will resolve complaints that are suitable for early resolution and refer others on for further investigation.
Skills And Experiences
Ko ngamea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitute haere What youll need to be successful:
Excellent writing skills including the ability to communicate with people from a wide cross-section of the community
Exceptional phone skills and calm and professional approach with a kind empathetic manner
Resilience to difficult subject matter
Proven ability to identify and solve problems
Enthusiasm for and a genuine interest in the health and disability sector
An appropriate tertiary qualification (health disability or law) and/or a clinical background. (It is desirable but not essential that the clinical background is in the context of care of the older person)
At least two years relevant work experience preferably more
Awhe utu - Salary range
As part of our remuneration framework the base salary range for the position is from $61600 to $77000. Note: KiwiSaver / employer contribution is in additional to your base salary. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Four weeks annual leave and 15 days sick leave
- EAP service
Flexible working opportunities including working from home (3 Days in the office and up to 2 days at home)
- Discounts on health insurance
- Learning and professional development opportunities
If youre keen to see the direct impact your contribution can have for the health and disability sector this is your opportunity to see the positive outcomes first hand.
View the Position Description for Complaints Assessor Aged carehere
All applicants must complete the onlineHDC application formto be considered.
Applications can be submittedviathe button below. Your CV and cover letter can be attached within the application.
E-mail enquiries to
Applications for this role close on 3 September 2025..
Employment Type
Full-Time
