Clinical Coder

Our client is a health organisation committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services and improving health outcomes for communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. With a strong focus on equity, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care, they are dedicated to supporting their people to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact every day.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Clinical Coder to join a well-established Clinical Coding team based in Central Wellington.

This role is responsible for the accurate abstraction, interpretation, and assignment of diseases and procedures into alphanumeric codes using prescribed clinical classification systems and coding standards. Your work will contribute to national data collections, reporting requirements, service planning, and improved healthcare delivery outcomes.

Working closely with clinical teams, health information professionals, and internal stakeholders, you will ensure coding accuracy, maintain productivity targets, participate in audit and education programmes, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

This is a full-time, permanent position working onsite Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Role Requirements

To be successful in this position you will bring:

• HIMAA or equivalent qualification in anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology
• Practical clinical coding experience using ICD-10-AM, ideally 12th Edition
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to continuously learn and develop

Ideally, you will also have:

• HIMAA or equivalent clinical coding qualification, preferably Intermediate level or above
• Experience working within a hospital or healthcare environment
• An understanding of and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes

What's in it for You?

• Permanent role with long-term career stability
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced clinical coding professionals
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Meaningful work that contributes directly to healthcare outcomes
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Exposure to a large and complex healthcare environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the health and wellbeing of New Zealand communities

Contact

All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Katie Oakes at Archway Recruitment via email at [email protected] or phone [021 884 092](tel:021 884 092).