• Permanent full-time
• Central location - 200 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North 

About THINK Hauora:

At THINK Hauora we are committed to enhancing health and wellbeing within all communities, including Māori, Pasifika, Youth, and LGBTQIA+ communities, across our rohe. We value diversity and inclusivity, and we warmly welcome individuals from all walks of life to contribute to our vision of Connecting Communities for Wellbeing.

THINK Hauora is committed to Te Tīriti o Waitangi and is an exemplar Te Tīriti Partner whose Board and employees actively contribute to the achievement of Pae Ora (Healthy Futures for Māori) across our rohe. We maintain this by expressing and activating the five principles of Te Tīriti o Waitangi across all layers of our organisation.

• Tino Rangatiratanga | Self-determination
• Mana Taurite | Equity
• Whakamarumarutia | Active Protection
• Kōwhiringa | Options
• Pātuitanga | Partnership

The Role:

Our Te Ara Rau Access & Choice team have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to help improve the holistic wellbeing for the people of the MidCentral region.

Embrace a diverse range of responsibilities as our primary point of contact for individuals seeking support through referrals from self, whānau and/or various community agencies. Seize the opportunity to champion exceptional access to care for our people. With no limits to the types of presentations we encounter, your adaptable nature will be crucial in tackling any challenge that comes your way.

We’re seeking an exceptional individual who possesses the following qualifications and attributes:

• Exceptional Computer Literacy: Ideally, you’ll have experience with Patient Management Systems and administrative software such as Indici, MedTech 32, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Your ability to communicate effectively across various mediums (phone, email, face-to-face) will be crucial.
• Compassion and Resilience: You’ll need to navigate tough conversations when necessary, demonstrating empathy and resilience.
• An appreciation for interacting with a diverse range of people is essential. Your ability to connect and create positive pathways in every encounter matters.
• Provide effective administration support to the Te Ara Rau Access & Choice programme

In return, you’ll join a fantastic team with the common vision of providing high-quality support to those in need. You’ll be supported with personalised professional development opportunities, valuable connections, and an infrastructure that promotes career progression await you.

To apply for this role, please Apply Now via Seek.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received with the aim of filling the position as soon as possible. 

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