Allied Health Assistant - Allied Health Outpatients

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Allied Health
• 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, you’ll play an essential role in helping people return home safely or remain independent in their own environment. Each day is fast‑paced and varied - you might be supporting clinicians with equipment prescriptions, cleaning and maintaining mobility equipment, coordinating deliveries, or problem‑solving solutions such as ramp installations for clients.

This is a practical, hands‑on role where your initiative and adaptability will shine. You’ll work closely with a range of health professionals, contribute to smooth day‑to‑day 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

You’ll 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 short‑term loan equipment used by clinicians across the hospital and community to support safe discharge and home‑based care.

Collaboration, teamwork, and flexibility are at the heart of this service. You’ll 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 Hawke’s Bay.

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About you

You’ll be a proactive, people‑centred team member who thrives in a practical, fast‑moving 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, equipment).
• Confidence using technology and good general admin skills.
• Strong communication, sound judgement, and the ability to build effective working relationships.
• A clean full NZ driver licence.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and comfort working independently — including in people’s 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. 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 Colin.White@hbdhb.govt.nz

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