Allied Health Assistant

Mo tenei turanga mahi| About this role

Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Allied Health Inpatients

Fixed Term, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)

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

Were looking for an Allied Health Assistant to join our skilled team in a maternity leave cover position within the acute medical wards. This is a dynamic and varied role that requires quick thinking and strong interpersonal skills. Youll support patients by encouraging safe movement, exercise, and independence in their recovery. While experience in a similar role is preferred, were most interested in someone whos eager to learn and consistently demonstrates our organisational values in their daily work.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Allied Health Therapies team is a dynamic, patient-focused group of professionals who work together to deliver effective and compassionate care. Based at the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital in Hastings, we foster collaboration and support professional development in a multidisciplinary setting.

Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay clickHERE

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have :

A Level 4 Health and Disability Qualification or willingness to complete one within two years

Experience in the health / disability sector or with rehabilitation equipment is desirable

Confidence working independently in peoples homes and within a team

Effective communication skills and ability to build rapport with patients and whanau

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 review the position profile, clickHERETo 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 Yvette MacDonald via email on

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