Allied Health Assistant

• Located in Tauranga, a vibrant coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings
• Full-time position – 1.0 FTE, working Monday to Friday
• Help people regain confidence and independence while supporting them to live well in their own homes

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

Make a practical difference in people’s everyday lives as part of our Community Allied Health team. Working under the guidance of registered Allied Health professionals, you will support clients in their homes through rehabilitation programmes, equipment delivery and installation, home visits, and essential daily activities. At the heart of the role is helping clients and whānau achieve their goals, build independence, and remain safely at home.

About the Team/Service/Location

Community Allied Health bring together Allied Health Assistants, Dietitians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Speech-Language Therapists, and Administration. Based in central Tauranga, the team works across the Western Bay of Plenty, taking a client-centred approach that supports people with physical health needs to regain function, independence, and confidence within their own communities.

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About You

Positive, practical, and comfortable working with people from all walks of life, you enjoy helping others achieve what matters to them. You build rapport easily, adapt to changing situations, and bring the confidence to work independently while knowing the value of a supportive team around you.

What you will bring:

• Previous Allied Health Assistant, Health Care Assistant, or other relevant healthcare experience
• A genuine interest in rehabilitation and supporting clients to achieve greater independence
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Confidence with basic computer systems and clinical documentation
• Ability to adapt and embrace different ways of working
• Full New Zealand driver licence, including the ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles

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Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 27 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.