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Medical Typist - Casual Roving Reliever | Palmerston North Hospital | Casual

Are you an experienced typist or administrator with exceptional attention to detail and a passion for supporting quality patient care? We are looking for a flexible and motivated Medical Typist - Casual Roving Reliever to provide transcription and administrative support across outpatient services at Palmerston North Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of clinical specialties while enjoying the flexibility of casual employment.

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged

• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes

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

As a Medical Typist - Casual Roving Reliever, you will provide accurate and timely transcription and administrative support to outpatient services across Palmerston North Hospital. You will be responsible for transcribing voice-recorded medical reports, clinic letters, assessments, operation notes, and other clinical documentation, ensuring high standards of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.

This role requires flexibility and adaptability, as you will provide relief support across multiple departments as required. Working closely with clinicians, administration teams, and support staff, you will contribute to the smooth delivery of healthcare services and help ensure patients receive timely care.

Please note this is an on-site position based at Palmerston North Hospital.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Excellent keyboard skills, with a typing speed of at least 60 words per minute and 95% accuracy, or the ability to achieve this within a short timeframe.
• Strong written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to confidentiality, privacy, and high-quality customer service.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn multiple clinical systems.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable healthcare outcomes.

Desired:

• Previous medical transcription experience or similar transcription experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Understanding of healthcare booking systems.

About the Team/Service

The Medical Typist Casual Pool supports outpatient and clinical services across Palmerston North Hospital. Our administration teams play a vital role in delivering efficient, patient-centred healthcare services while maintaining high standards of communication, documentation, and service delivery.

Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua – MidCentral is a 350-bed hospital in the city of Palmerston North, Manawatū, a city in the Lower North Island of New Zealand. Palmerston North Hospital is a secondary hospital and offers most medical and surgical specialties with the exception of Cardiothoracic, Plastic and Neurosurgery. The hospital serves a local population of 180,000 but is the base for a regional head and neck oncology service which has responsibility for a population of 550,000 and draws patients from Whanganui, Taranaki, and Hawke's Bay.

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees. We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the Location

Manawatū offers the perfect blend of city convenience and rural charm. Whether you're drawn to peaceful village life, vibrant townships, or the buzz of the city, you'll find your ideal lifestyle here. It's a family-friendly region that's easy to live in and even easier to love. The region is also home to excellent schools and two tertiary institutions: Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Outdoor enthusiasts are spoiled for choice—beaches, ski fields, lakes, and mountains are all within reach, along with fantastic hiking and mountain biking tracks. No traffic, an easy commute to work and a strong community feel, help achieve true work-life balance.

Our central location makes it easy to explore the rest of New Zealand, whether you're heading off on a road trip or catching a short flight.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatū:

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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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lee-Anne Sharp Lee-Anne.Sharp@midcentraldhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.