Allied Health Assistant

Location: Wellington Region

Contract: Fixed Term (until 3 May 2027), Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

In the Allied Health Assistant role, you will be undertaking a wide range of activities at the request of our Allied Health and Nursing staff. Day to day, you’ll be installing and teaching people how to use equipment and coaching people in activities designed to help recover strength, cognition and function. An important part of the role will be reporting back to the team regarding progress, as well as noticing if our clients/whānau are struggling and require more support.

About the Team/Service/ Location 

We support people to recover safely at home following a hospital admission, helping them regain or maintain their independence after illness, injury, or stroke. You’ll work as part of a district-wide, multidisciplinary team across CCDHB, with flexibility to support across sites as required

About you 

•   Our Assistants are an essential part of the team, providing kind, efficient, and respectful support to our clients. 
•   You will have strong communication skills and the ability to engage and motivate people from a range of cultural backgrounds. 
•   You’ll be confident in understanding and delivering on tasks delegated by our health professionals. 
•   We value a commitment to ongoing learning, including holding or working towards the NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3, Health Assistance Strand). Experience in public health and equipment management (e.g. Enable NZ credentialing) is a bonus. 
•   This is a rostered 7-day service, working as part of an evolving team committed to improving health outcomes for Māori and Pacific whānau.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tehwhatuora.govt.nz 

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

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