Allied Health Assistant - Allied Health Outpatients

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hastings is seeking an Allied Health Assistant for a part-time position to help clients return home safely. You'll support clinicians, maintain mobility equipment, and work closely with health professionals in a dynamic team environment. The ideal candidate has a Level 4 Health & Disability qualification or is willing to obtain one within two years. This role offers a chance to make meaningful community contributions while enjoying an active, varied day-to-day experience.

Qualifications

• Proactive, people-centred team member thriving in fast-moving environments.
• Willingness to work toward a Level 4 Health & Disability qualification.
• Ability to work effectively with Māori and diverse community members.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians with equipment prescriptions and deliveries.
• Maintain mobility equipment and provide problem-solving solutions.
• Collaborate with health professionals for safe equipment delivery.

Skills

Communication

Confidence using technology

Physical fitness for manual handling

Ability to build working relationships

Education

Level 4 Health & Disability qualification

Job description

• Fixed-Term until January 2027, Part-time 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 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

As an Allied Health Assistant within the Home Loan Equipment Store, youll play an essential role in helping people return home safely or remain independent in theirทยown environment. Each day is fastpaced and varied - you might be supporting clinicians with equipment prescriptions, cleaning and maintaining mobility equipment, coordinating deliveries, or problemsolving solutions such as ramp installations for clients.

This is a practical, handson role where your initiative and adaptability will shine. Youll work closely with a range of health professionals, contribute to smooth daytoday operations, and ensure the right equipment gets to the right people at the right time. If you enjoy active work, meaningful interactions, and being part of a service that truly supports community wellbeing, this role offers plenty of purpose and satisfaction.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Youll be joining a small, dynamic, and supportive team within Te Whata Moanarua (Allied Health Therapies), based at the Home Loan Equipment Store. The team manages shortterm loan equipment used by clinicians across the hospital and community to support safe discharge and homebased care.

Collaboration, teamwork, and flexibility are at the heart of this service. Youll work closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, external providers, and whānau to ensure equipment is supplied, maintained, and delivered efficiently. The team culture reflects our sector values of respect, improvement, care and teamwork - all while supporting a service that makes a direct difference for people across Hawkes Bay.

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About you

Youll be a proactive, peoplecentred team member who thrives in a practical, fastmoving environment. You will bring:

• A Level 4 Health & Disability qualification, or willingness to work toward it within two years.
• The physical fitness required for manual handling (e.g. beds, ramps, irão equipped).
• Confidence using technology and good general admin skills.
• Strong communication, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and comfort working independently including in peoples homes.
• An understanding of cultural safety and the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Māori and all members of the community.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. Obwohl 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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Colin White via email on [e-mail]

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HAW09454

Location:

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:

Expertise:

Clinical - Allied Health - Therapy Assistant