Job Description
Waikato Hospital
Cancer Services
Permanent Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4.30 pm
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
We are seeking an experienced Medical Workforce Coordinator to join our Cancer Services, here at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
As a successful Medical Workforce Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our medical workforce is well-supported. You will be central to maintaining high-quality workforce operations that enable our Cancer Services teams to deliver safe, equitable and effective care to patients across the region.
Day to day you will be involved in coordinating medical rosters, supporting recruitment and on boarding processes, managing leave and credentialing requirements, engaging locum and contract medical staff, and ensuring accurate workforce and payroll data across Cancer Services.
Key responsibilities of the role:
The Medical Workforce Coordinator role is essential in assisting with the smooth running of the Cancer Services. The role includes:
Coordinate and maintain medical rosters
Support recruitment processes
Manage orientation and credentialing
Oversee leave management
Engage and coordinate locum and contract medical staff
Maintain high standards of data quality
Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and wider Cancer Services Leadership as required
Collaborate with other Medical Workforce Coordinators
Contribute to a positive, values based organisational culture
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealands largest tertiary, teaching hospitals.
We are a value based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value see more applicants from our Māori communities.
About you
As a Medical Workforce Coordinator in our Cancer Services, we are looking for people who have/are:
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience in office or project management
Confident using rostering systems
Advanced technical skills
A proactive problem-solver
A collaborative team member
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience in a health environment or knowledge of clinical terminology would be an advantage.
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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Cancer Services
Permanent Full-time - 80 hours per fortnight
Monday to Friday 8 am to 4.30 pm
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
We are seeking an experienced Medical Workforce Coordinator to join our Cancer Services, here at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton.
As a successful Medical Workforce Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring our medical workforce is well-supported. You will be central to maintaining high-quality workforce operations that enable our Cancer Services teams to deliver safe, equitable and effective care to patients across the region.
Day to day you will be involved in coordinating medical rosters, supporting recruitment and on boarding processes, managing leave and credentialing requirements, engaging locum and contract medical staff, and ensuring accurate workforce and payroll data across Cancer Services.
Key responsibilities of the role:
The Medical Workforce Coordinator role is essential in assisting with the smooth running of the Cancer Services. The role includes:
Coordinate and maintain medical rosters
Support recruitment processes
Manage orientation and credentialing
Oversee leave management
Engage and coordinate locum and contract medical staff
Maintain high standards of data quality
Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager and wider Cancer Services Leadership as required
Collaborate with other Medical Workforce Coordinators
Contribute to a positive, values based organisational culture
Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service
Waikato Hospital in Hamilton is one of New Zealands largest tertiary, teaching hospitals.
We are a value based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply and would greatly value see more applicants from our Māori communities.
About you
As a Medical Workforce Coordinator in our Cancer Services, we are looking for people who have/are:
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Experience in office or project management
Confident using rostering systems
Advanced technical skills
A proactive problem-solver
A collaborative team member
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience in a health environment or knowledge of clinical terminology would be an advantage.
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 online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 21 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kaitlin Basson at Kaitlin.Basson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Medical Workforce Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Human Resource (HR) Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
