Medical Receptionist (Parental leave cover)

Medical Receptionist (Parental Leave cover)

Term details

Period 1: 14 December 2026 (Monday) - 6 August 2027 (Friday): 40hrs/week

Period 2: 9 August 2027 (Monday) - 3 September 2027 (Friday): 16hrs/week

Location: Newtown, Wellington (with flexibility to work in our other locations--Broadway Health Clinic (Strathmore Park) or Student Health and Counselling Centre (Massey University).

Ko Ā Mātou Mahi - About our work

Newtown Union Health Service (NUHS) is an established primary health service enabling affordable, accessible, appropriate, and sustainable health care within the Eastern and Southern suburbs of Wellington. NUHS has a patient population of 8,000 and is committed to providing quality, equitable care for ever-growing, highly diverse, and high-needs community.

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role

One of our medical receptionists will take a break from supporting our patients, to welcoming a new member of their whānau. As such, we are looking for a new team member to support the team during this 8.5month fixed-term period.

As first point of contact, the medical receptionist will establish rapport by welcoming and providing direction to patients and whānau.  They will also navigate through many tasks and challenges during the day such as admission and discharge activities, liaising with clinical staff and providing support to medical specialists.

The successful applicant will be an effective communicator with a friendly and compassionate nature, a 'can-do' attitude, a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, strong time-management skills, and the ability to work autonomously. The successful candidate also needs to demonstrate be able to work collaboratively individually, and as part of a team.

This is a rewarding position for a person interested in working in a multicultural community environment. Previous experience as a medical receptionist is preferred but not essential.

He kōrero mōu – About you

An experienced Receptionist or Administrator from a busy office or clinic / medical centre setting

Proven customer service experience

Proven and effective face-to-face, telephone, and written communication to stakeholders

Ability to manage a diverse portfolio of tasks to a high standard within a changing environment

Ability to use Microsoft office suite; experience in using patient management system a plus!

Flexible and responsive; can adapt work practices and attitude to changing tasks and stakeholder needs

* Shows commitment to teamwork and team collaboration

He aha ai ko tātou? - Why us?

Our team of medical professionals and support staff leave work at the end of the day knowing their mahi makes a difference for our diverse communities.  Our people are valued not only by us, but also our patients.  As our people are at the heart of our organisation, we are committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment where our people can thrive. You will be well-supported by a fantastic team of committed people.

NUHS provides competitive remuneration and excellent professional development!

NUHS is an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand, and we welcome all applicants. However, we will prioritise candidates based on qualifications and experience, current location and the right to work.

Click on Quick Apply now if this role resonates with you, or contact Jools by email ([email protected]) or call (0226945811) for a confidential chat.