Discharge Planner at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Discharge Planner
Salary Band – $80,000 - $112,000 p.a prorata + Kiwisaver
- Southland Hospital
- 0.4 FTE (32 hours per fortnight)
- Fixed-term until September 2026
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
Assisting with the temporary increase in beds for the winter period - we are seeking a health care professional can be either Allied or Nursing.
The purpose of the Discharge planner is to:
- Lead the collaboration of the inter-professional team
- Ensure all patients have a clear disharge plan to facilitate safe discharge of patients, from inpatient services.
- Ensure all complex patients are reviewed within 12- 24 hours of admission to facilitate care coordination and discharge planning needs.
- Reduce ED admissions through identification of appropriate community/outpatient pathways
- Collaborate with all health professionals as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team
About us
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.
About you
You will have the following:
- Must have a current registration and APC as a registered health professional, and the right to work in New Zealand.
- Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively with other professionals.
- Excellent time management, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused.
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.
Salary Range
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Allied Public Health & Technical CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Core Pay Scale, between $80,594 and $112,496 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between $81,683 and $106,739 p.a dependant on relevant experience.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 24 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd James.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern |
| Location: | Southland |
| Position type: | Contract/Temp Full time |
| Category: | Health |
| Date listed: | 30-Apr-2026 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 24-May-2026 |
| Reference: | 21861 |
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