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🥝 Casual Telephonist

New Zealand Government | New Zealand, New Zealand | Posted April 11, 2026

Job Description

* Dunedin Hospital
* $29.95 - $32.47 per hour, depending on experience
* First point of contact for all calls coming into Dunedin Hospital
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
Reporting to the Senior Telephonist, you will be responsible for:
* answering internal and external calls
* carrying out emergency procedures when required
* monitoring alarms
* documenting any faults in the phone system.
The calls you deal with will vary from emergency calls to general enquiries. You will be organised, able to complete data entry, and responsible for other administration duties associated with the department.
You will be covering the below shifts, with annual leave and sick leave when required:
* 7.30am - 3.30pm
* 8.00am - 4pm
* 9.30am - 6pm
* 3pm - 11pm
* 4pm - 12am
* 12am - 7.30pm
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