Needs Assessor/Registered Nurse - Disability Support Services at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Needs Assessor / Registered Nurse - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• 2 x Fixed Term positions available for up to 12 months, Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• If you are motivated by making a genuine difference, this is a role where your work truly matters. You will build meaningful relationships, support independence, and see the impact of your work every day - all within a supportive, community-focused NASC Disability team.

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

The Needs Assessor role is varied, purposeful, and people - centred. You will work alongside individuals and whānau to understand what matters most their goals, strengths, and challenges and translate this into practical, personalised support plans.

Much of your work will be in clients homes, giving you real insight into their day to - day lives and enabling truly responsive, meaningful assessments. You will collaborate with health professionals, providers, and support networks to ensure people can live as independently and meaningfully as possible.

This role is fixed term until 30 June 2027.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The DSS team is based on Avenue Road in Hastings. We are a close - knit team of 10 who work collaboratively and support each other to deliver high - quality services to our disability community.

You will be well supported with fleet vehicles and fuel provided, enabling you to work across the community with ease.

For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE

About you

• You build trust quickly with clients and whānau through strong communication
• You bring sound professional judgement, balancing empathy with clear decision - making
• You are confident working autonomously while staying connected to your team
• You are organised and able to manage a varied caseload and competing priorities
• You are comfortable navigating complexity and finding practical, person - centred solutions
• You work in a culturally responsive way and value equity and diverse perspectives
• You have relevant clinical, disability, or lived experience (e.g. nursing or allied health)

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 by 11^th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deane Morrison - deane.morrison@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

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