Interpreter Coordinator, Dunedin

Dunedin Hospital, Permanent 0.4 FTE part time 16 hours per week Salary between $78,614 and $82,239 per annum pro rata Coordinate our team of interpreters doing great work for our patients and whanau 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 In this position you will effectively contribute to the smooth running of our Interpreter Service by providing an efficient and timely administrative support function that is responsive and flexible to the changing needs of our patients and whanau. A primary focus will be on building relationships with Te Whatu Ora Southern staff and external agencies, along with ongoing maintenance of the service and coordinating daily practice. You will be at the forefront of ensuring our diverse communities are well served with an effective interpreter service.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 You are a people person, you love helping and coordinating and making everyone’s day better. You will go the extra mile, you are calm under pressure and are a great listener while adhering to high standards of professionalism and integrity. To be successful in this role you will also have:Previous Administration or Coordinator experience in a professional, customer-facing office environment Experience in a range of office systems and procedures including Microsoft suite An interest in other cultures View Position Description 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 30 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.#J-18808-Ljbffr