Needs Assessor - Registered Nurse/Allied Health Professional
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, NASC
- Permanent, Part-time 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 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
We are seeking a registered health professional with a current practising certificate to join our Older Persons Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) team. In this role, you will work closely with individuals, their whānau and support networks to understand needs, complete comprehensive assessments, and coordinate services that enable people to live well in their homes and communities.
You’ll play an important part in supporting older people and those living with long-term health conditions across Hawke’s Bay, ensuring equitable access to the right care, at the right time.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our NASC team is a supportive, multidisciplinary group committed to delivering high-quality, culturally safe and person‑centred care. We work collaboratively across Te Whatu Ora, community providers, primary care, and whānau to ensure smooth pathways and positive outcomes for the people we serve.
This is a busy, rewarding environment where strong teamwork, professional integrity and a solution‑focused approach make a meaningful difference in our community.
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About you
As a Needs Assessor, you will bring the clinical experience, professionalism, and relationship‑centred approach needed to work effectively with older people, those with long‑term health conditions, and their whānau. You will also demonstrate a commitment to equity and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
You will have:
- A current practising certificate and at least two years’ experience in your relevant profession (RN or Allied Health).
- Strong assessment, clinical reasoning, and documentation skills, ideally including experience with InterRAI.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people, including whānau and community providers.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team in a busy environment.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise, manage your workload, and maintain personal wellbeing in a demanding role.
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
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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 Margaret Jackson via email on Margaret.Jackson@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
