Dedicated and professional administrator with extensive expertise and a results-oriented approach. Effectively manages tasks and supports organizational goals through collaboration and adaptive strategies. Excellent communication and analytical skills ensure seamless operations and consistent outcomes. Proven track record of success, confident in ability to make valuable contributions to any team or organization.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RMO Rostering and Run Specialist
Te Whatu Ora Northern Region
06.2023 - 04.2024
Provided in-depth guidance and support on all matters related to rostering, run reviews and RMO change processes
Responsible for all matters pertaining to the rosters of a client group of House Officers and Registrars in the Auckland region including but not limited to: Preparation and publication of accurate and compliant RMO rosters within deadline
Providing expertise and support for RMO roster and run description change processes regionally
Accurate, innovative, cost-effective, and compliant roster development balancing the clinical service, training and RMO needs
Co-ordinated the run reviews as part of the annual process and as required
Developed and maintain knowledge of specialist training programme and service requirements to ensure understanding of the implications for a run and roster
Developed a strong customer focus and participate in reviewing and developing current systems and processes
In conflict situations, exercised sound judgement, negotiation, and persuasiveness skills, to facilitate a workable and positive outcome
Answered queries about the SECA from RMOs, Clinical Directors and District Managers
Tracked (Excel), processed and filed a range of documentation including and Run Review documentation
Team Leader – Scheduler, Ophthalmology
Greenlane Eye Clinic
04.2023 - 05.2023
Contributing to the management of the administration service by leading and supporting the Schedulers within the Scheduling portfolio
Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
Supporting the Operations Support Manager in implementation of change management processes
Effectively delegating activities (considering the individuals knowledge/experience level) and monitoring quality of output
Responsible for developing good team processes for communication, constructive feedback, conflict resolution, and identifying opportunities for joint problem solving
Providing support to the team to ensure all new patient appointments, follow ups and procedure appointments are progressed with a patient focus
Regularly conducted validation audits to ensure a high standard of work is achieved
Responsibility for ensuring team achieves Auckland DHB and Ministry of Health timeframe guidelines
Established and maintained a leave management plan
Receptionist
New Zealand Police
01.2023 - 04.2023
First point of contact for Piki Ki Te Ao (South Auckland NZ Police Department)
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
Overseeing and monitoring Fleet Vehicle bookings, also maintaining WOF and service
Overseeing Swipe Card access for staff and visitors and issuing new swipe cards when required
Monthly building access audits, including reviewing surveillance videos
Overseeing contractors access for building maintenance request, including tracking keys to specific areas of the building, ensuring they are returned
Informing other members of staff about visitors or cancellations
Receiving and logging courier packages
Maintaining office supplies
Scheduling meetings for employees, including room bookings
Maintaining the reception area
Performing various other clerical tasks, such as faxing, scanning, mailing, and filing documents
Floor Fire
Practice Manager
Auckland Periodontics & Implants
01.2021 - 08.2022
Operational oversight and responsibility for the smooth running and legal compliance of the specialist periodontal practice
Providing leadership to nine direct reports, including dental hygienists, dental assistants, receptionist, and administrator
Addressed patient concerns promptly and professionally, demonstrating empathy and excellent problem-solving skills.
Managed daily practice operations to optimize appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
Ensuring practice compliance with health and safety and clinical governance
Overall management of the referral process
Dealing with patient queries, concerns, or complaints and when required supporting reception
Ensuring all practice facilities and equipment were maintained well and to business standards
Developed a Health and Wellness Policy for the practice which was adopted
Preparation of the payroll on a weekly basis
HR responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, managing personnel files, staff leave or arranging temping cover for staff absences
Ensure all human resource policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff
Ensure staff compliance/attendance with CPD training
Preparation of GST returns for the practice monthly
Invoicing and 20th month payments using Xero/Hubdoc
Assist with overall financial performance of the practice in line with the approved budget
Action monthly/weekly business reports, as necessary
Manage practice correspondence and administration
Facilitated ordering new equipment when required
Stock management using Sortly software
Maintain all practice accreditations and audit requirements
Service Manager
Community Living Limited
10.2019 - 08.2020
Management and leadership of three community services; Home Base Support Service, Shared Services (foster care) and Leong Ave Respite Service providing care and support for children with intellectual disabilities
Direct reports of twenty-eight specialist support workers
Responsible for recruitment including, interviewing, appointment process, orientation, training, coaching, mentoring and yearly performance reviews for direct reports
Preparing Police checks and CYFS checks
Triaging of referrals for the three services from Disability Support Link
Contacting parents/primary carers to set up home visits
Collaborating with parents/primary carers and where possible the child concerned to develop a Care Plan outlining the specific needs and specialist support required
Liaising with other community services to support the child concerned, including Oranga Tamariki, WINZ, Infant Child & Adult Mental Health, Child Development Centre, Explore, Housing NZ, CCS Disability Support Action as well as health professional including social workers, child psychologists, occupational therapists, and behavioural specialists
Attending Family Group Conferences with relevant service professionals to discuss care and support issues and plans for child concerned
Supporting parents/primary carers with any issues they had or information they required or advice
Developed the complex rosters for all three services using TimeTarget
Recording and saving documentation (including specialist reports) of all client notes into CLIVE document management system
Six monthly reporting to Ministry of Health and monthly reports of service performance to General Manager
On-Call support after hours and on weekends
Preparing Reports of Concern following consult with General Manager and Te Puna Awhina Service Managers if there were care and protection issues regarding a child in my service
Fortnightly team meetings with direct reports to discuss children in our care, any issues arising, discussing new children to the service
The team meetings looked at developing and identifying activities for each child in the service to support them in learning new skills to support their independence as appropriate to their intellectual disability
Team meetings also include health and safety checks of premises, hazard identifications, any repairs or maintenance required
Incident reports would also be discussed at length with strategies to use in future should such an incident occur again
Recording and following up on all incident reports, including investigation of all complaints raised by parents/primary carers or specialist support workers
Providing information to parents/primary carers regarding relevant information that may support decision making or giving extra knowledge to support the wellbeing of the child concern i.e., explaining COVID-19 to your child
Arranging food parcels and clothing for families struggling through COVID-19
Prepared a COVID Response Plan for Leong Ave Respite Service to operate under Level 2
Regular fortnightly meetings with Te Puna Awhina (Children’s Service) to discuss referrals, issues, and concerns and to review processes and systems
Health & Safety representative for Professional Service
Performance Outcome Measures (POMs) Interviewer – a process where twenty-one indicators are used to gain valuable insight into the lives of youth, adults, and older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities
Regional Workforce Development Coordinator/Project Manager
HealthShare Ltd
06.2012 - 09.2019
Provide PA support to the Regional Director of Workforce Development including the organisation of all workforce development group travel
Planning, organising, and managing regional and in-house executive meetings and events including agenda preparation, minutes, distribution, venue/catering, equipment bookings
Liaison with individuals responsible for regional programmes and project delivery for regular updates on progress as per reporting schedules
Designed reporting templates and consulted with regional executive forums on quarterly basis to collate actions on deliverables and prepare quarterly reports for the Ministry of Health
Managing flow of regional stakeholder information, ongoing communication (develop and maintain mailing lists, distribute communications) and updating HealthShare website
Secretariat to the Midland Region Training Network Leadership Group (Governance)
Project Manager for the Regional Emergency Department (REDs) group, assisting with work plan development, meetings, and yearly national conferences
Project Coordinator for the Managed Virtual Learning Environment (MVLE) the regional e-learning initiative for the Midland District Health Boards (DHBs)
Tracking budgets, processing invoices, and preparing monthly financial reports
Assisting with HR processes and functions i.e., on-boarding
Document production (PPT, word and excel templates; formatting and finalising documents; collation, printing, and distribution of documents)
Health & Safety coordinator – providing quarterly reports to the Board
Reviewing and updating Health and Safety policies
Planning first aid training, hazard identification
Operations Manager – Agency
Nova Health
09.2017 - 04.2019
Coordinate the daily clinical operations of Nova Health between clients and staff (approximately 200 staff and 80 clients)
Responsible for all rosters (Hospitals, Hospices, Rest Homes) and troubleshooting any issues or concerns
Managing three direct reports
Developing the on-call after hours and weekend rosters for the office staff
Acting on behalf of Directors when they were on leave
Point of contact for arranging palliative and End of Life care and support
Visiting clients in their homes to discuss care options and support needs
Critical Care Registered Nurse at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau A Maui (formerly HBDHB)Critical Care Registered Nurse at Te Whatu Ora Te Matau A Maui (formerly HBDHB)