National Travel Assistance Coordinator | Westport

• West Coast – Westport
• Full-time or part-time permanent position (The role requires 40 hours per week to fulfil operational needs. While it is ideally suited to one full-time employee, we are open to discussing a part-time job share between two suitable candidates)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the role

The Allied Health team at Te Rau Kawakawa/Buller Health is looking for a National Travel Assistance (NTA) Coordinator to join our team of enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary professionals. 

The NTA Coordinator is responsible for facilitating local claims for travel assistance as required by Health NZ as contracted by the Ministry of Health. You will contribute to the overall goal of Health NZ to provide quality health care through assisting patients to attend appointments with their health Specialists.

This role requires someone who can work independently and is self-motivated, as well as having the ability to engage and communicate with health professionals and the community.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to Band 4 / Profile 4

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below: 

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz) 

What you’ll do with your time

• Facilitating local claims for travel assistance as required by Health NZ West Coast Te Tai o Poutini as contracted by the Ministry of Health
• Assess client eligibility and process claims as per the NTA Policy
• Liaising with all appropriate health professionals and other agencies to ensure we achieve the best outcomes for our patients

About you

We are looking for someone with the following traits

• Sound administrative and computer skills
• Organised with the ability to keep clear and accurate records
• Excellent people and communication skills
• The ability to work independently, yet seek support when needed
• Strong cultural awareness
• Having knowledge of the primary to secondary health service interface would be an advantage
• You must be flexible; with excellent time management

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandy beaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country. The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things, listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people – to become part of our team. 

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.