Surgical Services Team Leader (Administration)

Surgical Services Team Leader (Administration)

• Dunedin Hospital Permanent Full time
• Salary Band 7 between $81226 and $85758 per annum

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

The Surgical Services Team Leader will manage a group of employees who perform administrative duties.

This role will:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinated direction assignment and organisation of clinical bookings for Surgical Services distribute booking administrator duties
• Be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordinated direction assignment and organisation of administrative support services for clinical staff
• Be a point of contact for management and associated teams to provide optimal service
• Plan implement staff
• Provide technical support and training to administration team members to best practice standards
• Hold a delegated budget for office equipment and will authorise expenses

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions providing services to 350000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide and our aim is to improve promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

We are looking for an experienced administrator with excellent communication skills to carry out varied administrative duties to support the wider team and ensure our department runs smoothly.

Ideally you will bring the following skills and experience:

• At least 3-5 years previous experience in a busy administration role
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently as well as leading a successful team
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Respectful nature handling confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori Pacific disabled and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 23 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role please contact Mikayla Hamilton

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