Administration Officer – South Community Mental Health

Wakari Hospital

• Permanent, 1 FTE (40 Hours per week)

A vacancy has arisen within our South Community Mental Health Team for someone with great customer service skills, to be first point of contact for our service which provides outpatient clinics and outreach services to people living in the wider Dunedin area. 

The role has two components; primarily you’ll undertake the receptionist function, so having an outgoing and friendly manner and being comfortable interacting with patients both in person and on the phone, is essential.  Additionally you’ll support the administrative function of the team by providing clerical support as required, and be willing to be trained in a number of tasks that will allow you to cover other staff as required.

To be effective in this role you’ll need at least 2 years clerical administration experience; excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) and be well presented.  You’ll have a good grounding in office systems and procedures and excellent computer skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Given the nature of the work undertaken in this role and in this environment, it is also an absolute requirement that you understand and can demonstrate clear boundaries with regards to all aspects of privacy.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date: Sunday 14^th January 2018

For further information please contact Nicole Ross, Recruitment Advisor – Mental Health, Addictions and Intellectual Disability Directorate Phone: (03) 470 9605 or Email: Nicole.ross@southerndhb.govt.nz