Allied Health Assistant – Inpatient Team (Wellington Hospital)

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, full time 

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

Salary: $72,074 – $86,719 

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant to support our team of allied health professionals. The role is based on our acute wards with various specialities across Wellington Hospital and involves tasks to support the allied health service and taking on activities delegated by Allied Health Professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech Language Therapists and Dietitians.  As an Allied Health Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of individualised care plans, promoting independence and enhancing the overall wellbeing of our patients.

Under delegation, you’ll be working with patients in the hospital setting, outpatients and, at times, in the patients home. Key responsibilities include assisting allied health professionals to deliver treatment plans and interventions, screening notes, acting as a second pair of hands for patient transfers, support patients with practicing daily living tasks, mobility and exercise programs, assist with equipment provision and adaptation, completing exercise programs, facilitating group classes as well as being responsible for some administration tasks.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, willing to learn, be a great team player and enjoying working with older adults and people with disabilities and passionate about delivering high quality patient care. You will be well supported by a friendly and experienced team.

About the Team/Service/Location

As an Allied Health Assistant you will be part of the Allied Health Whanau which includes Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Social workers, Dieticians and Speech Language therapists with a vast array of experience and expertise. You will work in a high functioning team of 7 Allied Health Assistants providing services to patients admitted to Wellington Hospital. 

About you

The person we are looking for will have the following skills attributes and experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, preferably within a hospital setting
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written 
• Good organisational skills 
• Able to work alone with patients under delegation
• Team working 
• Honesty and reliability

Professional Qualifications

Other

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 now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 14 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip Adamson at Philip.Adamson@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.