Southern Cross Healthcare Looking for Reception and Administration Support at Hamilton East, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

Southern Cross Hamilton Hospital is a well-equipped private surgical hospital based in central Hamilton, proudly providing a wide range of surgical specialties to the wider Waikato community for many years.

Our hospital has been extensively expanded and upgraded and now incorporates seven fully equipped operating theatres, 60 inpatient beds and a purpose-built Day Surgery Unit. It also boasts a six-bed intensive care unit (ICU), high dependency care and access to onsite hi-tech radiology services, including CT and MRI.

Comfortable facilities, combined with the very latest in technology and on-site support services, enable independent credentialled medical practitioners to undertake a wide range of procedures. These include routine investigations to complex surgery, with their expertise supported by caring, professional nursing teams.

About The Role

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for an Administrator/Receptionist in our Hamilton hospital. We are looking for an individual who has the experience and positive attitude to hit the ground running in this high performing team. You will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and exceptional customer service skills to bring to our main reception. You would be joining an experienced team of administration staff who take pride in providing a high-quality service. You will be working on a set 2-week roster of 8 hour shifts – AM shifts (either 6.45am or 7am start) one week then late shifts the second week (finishing at either 6pm pr 7pm). Our administrators are responsible for general reception duties, managing confidential patient information and queries, data entry, as well as patient invoicing, accounts payable and general office administration including document management/filing. This is a busy and varied role which requires both attention to detail and an ability to see the big picture, demonstrate initiative and work collaboratively with your team.

To Be Successful You Will Need

• At least three years reception and administrative experience, ideally in the health sector
• To be a confident communicator, with excellent verbal and written skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office suite and adept with other computer applications
• Accurate keyboard and numerical skills, with attention to detail
• Good workload management processes
• Experience with administration and working in a busy team environment
• To be currently in New Zealand with the right to work in New Zealand

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive remuneration package
• A great team environment
• Subsidised health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• An active wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme

About Southern Cross Healthcare

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals.

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there.

We are committed to providing a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces diversity. If you want to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.

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