National Travel Assistance Coordinator
Company: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Location: Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa
Salary: $70970 - 78397 per year
Employment Type: Wā Pūkenga
Job Description
National Travel Assistance Coordinator
Location: Bay of Plenty, Aotearoa
Company: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Salary: $70970 – 78397 per year
Date: 2024-09-10
Te Taitara Mahi: National Travel Assistance Coordinator
Kamupene: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Whakaahuatanga Mahi
- Permanent Part-time – 20 hours per week
- Highly skilled and experienced Administrator required
- Competitive remuneration + Wellbeing programme + staff carparking
Join Te Whatu Ora at a key time of change where you will meaningfully contribute to our kaupapa of creating a more equitable, accessible, cohesive and people-centred health system. This is mahi that will improve the health and well-being of everyone in Aotearoa, and we’ve got an opportunity for you to be part of it.He Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the RoleWe are interested to hear from highly skilled and experienced Administrators who are looking to expand their skillset. This role supports members of our community, enabling them to access specialist healthcare services.Our National Travel Assistance Coordinators assist with arranging transport and/or accommodation to allow patients from the Eastern Bay of Plenty to attend and receive services which are in other parts of the country. You will be working alongside clinical staff to support these patients and their whānau so that we can work to reduce inequities in service provision.Working at Whakatāne Hospital, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting provision of Allied Health services to our communities. This is a permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week.This role is covered by the PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement – Salary Band 4 – $70,970 to $78,397 (full-time equivalent).He korero mōu – About YouOur preferred candidate will have:
- Excellent computer skills
- Experience working in a healthcare environment desired but not essential
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritise within a busy work environment
Mō Tātou – About UsSituated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty’s largest employers with over 4500 staff.Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits
- Orientation and training support from our coaching team
- Staff supported to attend ongoing training courses
- Competitive remuneration
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing programme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite staff parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionOur name, Te Whatu Ora, means ‘the weaving of wellness’. Whatu is the combining together of people, resources, organisations, thoughts and actions for the betterment and wellbeing of all. Whatu is also a direct reference to the pupil of the eye, and the vision required of the new entity and system.At Te Whatu Ora we acknowledge and respect our people’s diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe workplace that is a whānau orientated and supportive environment. We are working towards a system that better meets the complex demands of a growing population, addresses the persistent inequalities experienced by Māori and ensures greater access, experience and outcomes for those traditionally not well served by the system – Māori, Pacific and Disabled People.Tō tūranga i roto i Te Whatu Ora | Your place in Te Whatu OraWhen you join us, you become part of transforming the health system. This is a once in a life-time change, that will touch the lives of everyone in Aotearoa, and future generations. We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to ApplyYou can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW.” For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career’s portal.