Transcription Administrator

Transcription Administrator
Southland Hospital, full time permanent role available
Salary between $73,476 and $76,551p.a + KiwiSaver
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 Transcription Administrator is responsible for providing accurate and timely transcription-related administrative support to Southland Hospital, facilitating appropriate clinical care for service users.


Tasks include but are not limited to:

Transcribing voice-recorded medical reports
Delivering comprehensive administrative assistance
Produce and distribute clinical documentation to relevant internal and external stakeholders
Verify Patient information is throughout the transcription and approval process to ensure clinical documents are accurate and up to date.
Respond or redirect requests for information as appropriate

About the Team/Service/ Location

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.


About you

Our ideal candidate will:

Have at least two years administration experience
Be a strong written and verbal communicator
Have excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Be a touch typist with a typing speed above 65 words per minute
Have a strong attention to detail
Be respectful of the privacy of individuals when dealing with personal information
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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.


How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton Deb.Mcdonald@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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