Allied Health Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral, Manawatu / Whanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Allied Health Assistant

Palmerston North, Horowhenua or Tararua

Permanent – Part time

Help people regain independence and improve their quality of life

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.

We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health Therapies team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team supporting people across a variety of inpatient and community settings throughout the MidCentral district.

As an Allied Health Assistant, you'll work under the direction of registered allied health clinicians to deliver therapy programmes, support rehabilitation, assist with equipment provision, and help people achieve their health and wellbeing goals. Every day brings variety, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of patients, whaiora and their whānau.

About the Role

Working as part of a collaborative Allied Health team, you will:

• Deliver delegated therapy interventions under the supervision of registered clinicians.
• Support patients and whaiora to achieve greater independence and confidence in their daily lives.
• Assist with the assessment, delivery and installation of equipment.
• Monitor and report patient progress to the supervising clinician.
• Complete clinical documentation and provide administrative support.
• Work across a range of clinical areas as required to meet service needs.
• Build positive relationships with patients, whānau and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This role offers excellent variety and is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with people while contributing to high-quality rehabilitation and patient-centred care

About you

You'll be a caring, organised and proactive individual who enjoys working as part of a team and is passionate about helping others.

You'll bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work confidently under delegation while managing competing priorities.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and achieving equitable health outcomes.
• A willingness to learn and continuously develop your skills.
• A professional, compassionate and positive approach.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.

Experience working in health, rehabilitation, disability support or community services would be an advantage, but most importantly you'll have a genuine desire to support people on their recovery journey.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz>

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.  We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.