Allied Health Assistant - Scots

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 opportunity

Join our Southern Community Orthopaedic Triage Service (SCOTS) as an Allied Health Assistant and play a key role in supporting people with orthopaedic conditions to improve function, build confidence, and delay or prevent the need for surgery.

Working under the delegation of a Physiotherapist, you'll deliver both individual and group education and exercise programmes, supporting people and their whanau to self-manage their health.

This role offers variety across clinical settings, meaningful connection with the community, and the opportunity to make a real difference every day.

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About you

You're someone who brings empathy, initiative, and a strong commitment to person and whanau-centred care.

You value bicultural practice, understand the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in health, and are motivated to support equitable outcomes for Maori.

With solid communication skills and a willingness to learn, you work well both independently and as part of a team, bringing positivity and professionalism to everything you do.

You will bring :

• life experience and the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds
• effective written and verbal communication, with sound computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills and competencies
• the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• empathy, professionalism, and a strong drive to deliver high-quality care
• a full driver's licence for community and rural work.

It's a bonus if you have :

• NZQA Level 3 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or are working toward a relevant qualification
• experience in a health or customer-care setting, or previous allied health assistant experience
• confidence supporting individuals and groups with education or exercise-based activities.

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 Maori, 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 Friday, 21 November

If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd

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

We only accept online applications.

Please apply via our website.