Ward Clerk - Theatre
Theatre Clerk
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network and easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.
The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery and three inpatient wards including a high dependency area. The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery. The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Theatre Clerk to join our Theatre team and become a vital part of delivering exceptional patient care. This is a fast‑paced, dynamic role where you’ll sit at the centre of theatre operations, supporting surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing teams, patients, and support services to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish.
As a Theatre Clerk, you’ll provide high‑quality administrative and coordination support to the Theatre department. You’ll manage information flow, maintain accurate patient and theatre documentation, support theatre lists, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Your ability to think critically, remain organised under pressure, and communicate clearly will be essential to success in this role.
This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment, enjoys variety, and takes pride in being dependable and approachable. If you’re motivated, flexible, and love being part of a collaborative team where your contribution truly matters, this could be the role for you!
This is a full-time (1 FTE) permanent position based in our Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Excellent critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- The ability to prioritise and remain calm in a fast‑paced setting
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work demands
- Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally
- A team‑player mindset, with motivation and resilience
- A positive, approachable attitude with a customer‑service focus
- Previous clerical or administrative experience is essential, preferably in a customer‑facing or healthcare environment.
- Experience with hospital systems and medical terminology would be an advantage but is not required.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
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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