Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā
Nau mai, haere mai, whakapiri mai!
Kia koutou ngā rangatira mā
Kia kaha, Kia māia ki te tono mō tenei nohonga 
ki te Pōari Hauora o Whanganui

We welcome you, come closer.
Come closer to hear the words of encouragement and urge you all 
to apply for this position on offer at the Whanganui DHB

Whanganui District Health Board (WDHB) is seeking applications for several Administration opportunities.

Whanganui Hospital
Strategy Commissioning & Population Health
Permanent, Part-time and Casual

Whanganui DHB is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focusses on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

Ngā Uarātanga | Our Values

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the roles

SWITCHBOARD/RECEPTIONIST -

  EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

     Part-time/Casual

We are currently seeking a dynamic, flexible, and welcoming person to join our switchboard and Emergency Department, Reception team.  The position will cover 24/7 shifts including weekends and statutory holidays and requires someone with the flexibility to respond at short notice.

The successful candidate will thrive on variety in their work, enjoy interacting with people, and can maintain a calm demeanour in times of challenge and pressure. Accurate data entry and administration skills with previous switchboard and customer service experience is an advantage, as is knowledge of GP, hospital, or similar environments. However, it is not essential.  If you believe you have the ability and have demonstrated experience working in a pressured, team environment without constant supervision, we would like to hear from you.

Become the face of this critical and essential service making a real difference in our community. Please quote Vacancy No. 01-TELC-5914 when applying.

MEDICAL WARD ADMINISTRATORS 

Permanent Part-time - rotating days

(Mon-Wed week one - Thurs-Sat.am week two)

             (Two Positions)

Previous reception/customer service and administrative experience is required for these challenging and satisfying opportunities located on the medical ward. Working closely with patients, families and hospital colleagues, the successful candidates will ideally have hospital, GP or allied industry experience and the ability to maintain a calm demeanour in times of challenge and pressure.

Demonstrating a supportive, willing, flexible “can do” attitude and the ability to work with limited supervision, the roles require an understanding of the health system, computer literacy and competency using MS Word and Outlook, with accurate data entry.  Also essential is the ability to manage and prioritise your work. Preferred but not essential, is a knowledge of WebPAS and Clinical Portal.   

These roles will suit candidates seeking an opportunity to be an essential part of a supportive team, focused on the well-being and recovery of patients and Whanau.

Please quote Vacancy No. 01-WAMW-5892 when applying

ADMINISTRATOR – PATIENT TRAVEL SUPPORT

Permanent Part-time 

20 hours – flexible Mon - Fri

The patient travel team, responsible for ensuring timely travel assistance to patients to attend specialist appointments out of the Whanganui area, is seeking a focused, responsible, and flexible administrator to process purchase orders, payments, hospital transfers etc to support the efficient functioning of the service.

The successful candidate will enjoy accurate data entry processing and working with Excel spreadsheets, as well as liaising with internal and external customers. Intermediate – Advanced Excel, Word and Outlook is a pre-requisite and whilst not essential, knowledge of WebPAS and Clinical Portal would be an advantage.

Working closely with the Travel Co-ordinator you will be trained in all aspects of the service and ultimately cover that role for annual leave requirements.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced administrator seeking flexible working hours and keen to join a team providing critical support to patients and Whanau.

Please quote Vacancy No. 01-PTSA-5182 when applying

Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at the Whanganui DHB

We offer an inclusive, client focussed, friendly, supportive team environment.

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. 

We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau. 

As part of Whanganui District Health Board’s commitment to Whānau Ora, our vision and mission recognises that to achieve healthy communities, all people -regardless of income or social status - need to live in healthy homes and environments where people feel safe, connected, resilient and able to determine their own needs and the needs of their whānau.

For more information regarding our DHB visit: www.wdhb.org.nz

The Whanganui DHB rohe/region has something for everyone. From excellent education and sports training facilities, outdoor adventure pursuits, the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand, access to rural communities and lush, picturesque native forest and idyllic surroundings. Our hospital campus is located within the beautiful family orientated town of Whanganui which has a moderate climate, next to the mighty Whanganui River, near to the sea, with the central plateau a stone's throw away, if you are looking for a change in lifestyle with good career prospects then the Whanganui rohe/region is the place to be.

For more information about our beautiful rohe/region visit: https://www.visitwhanganui.nz/ https://www.visitruapehu.com/ and  http://rangitikei.com/

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply

COVID Vaccination requirements

Following the update to COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021, to be employed with Whanganui District Health Board you will be required to be fully vaccinated as a health care worker.  If you have already been vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of this to Occupational Health staff. 

 If you are not fully vaccinated you must make arrangements to undertake your first vaccination no later than 15 November 2021 and by fully vaccinated, as required by the order, by 1 January 2022.

For more information, please contact Julie Whyte, Recruitment Coordinator on jobs@wdhb.org.nz or (06) 348 8911 or apply online at www.wdhb.org.nz/work-for-us 
 

Rā Katinga | Applications close 

Applications close:  Sunday 13 February 2022
Vacancy: Please quote the specific vacancy number noted above 

Ko au ko tōku whānau, ko tōku whanau ko au
Nothing about me without me, and my whānau/family

***Please note: If you are applying from outside of New Zealand, please check NZ Immigration website for details regarding entry into NZ during the COVID 19 pandemic and details of Skill Shortage List.  Your application may be declined due to border restrictions***