Clinical Typist

• Hamilton CBD Location
• Permanent full time 80 hours per fortnight
• Potential part time roles available
• Join our friendly and supportive team in Hamilton as a Clinical Typist.

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 Clinical Typist, you will be a highly organised confident typist, with strong administration skills, and excellent typing and transcription skills that include a high degree of accuracy.  Strong computer literacy and the ability to work autonomously, are essential in this role.

You would be joining a large Clinical Typing team, working in a fast paced and complex healthcare environment, where an understanding of medical terminology will be helpful. Previous experience within a healthcare setting will therefore be ideal, however training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately transcribe and format clinical correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Ensure a high standard of accuracy when working with medical terminology and patient information.
• Manage and prioritise workload to meet deadlines in a busy healthcare setting.
• Utilise hospital management systems and other computer applications effectively.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism.
• Work autonomously while demonstrating initiative and sound judgement.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and clinicians as part of a large multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to a positive team environment through strong communication and teamwork.

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About the Service

You would be joining a dedicated team of highly skilled Clinical Typists and Transcriptionists, and play a crucial role in supporting our District operations, through accurately documenting patient information, aiding in patient care and medical research.

Our Clinical Typing team is based at the Waiora building in the Hamilton CBD, and the role requires you to work in the office for at least a six month period.  During the 6 to 12 month point in your role, your Manager will further assess any potential hybrid or flexible work arrangements that may be available to you.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

To be considered for this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Good communication skills, high attention to detail and a fresh and positive attitude

• Competent typing skills
• A good understanding of medical terminology
• Previous medical typing experience would be a definite advantage
• Sound knowledge of English, including spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of office systems including digital dictation systems
• Accurate entry of confidential medical information
• Excellent time management skills
• Adaptability, versatility and the ability to cope with change and meet new challenges
• Willingness to work as a team member
• Knowledge and understanding of Treaty of Waitangi.
• Competency with te ao Māori, Tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

If you are shortlisted for interview, please be aware that the interview process will include a Typing / Dictation test as part of our assessment process.

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 15^th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa McKerrow at Lisa.McKerrow@TeWhatuOra.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.