Needs Assessor Service Coordinator

• Waiora CBD, 87 Alexandra Street, Hamilton
• Permanent, Full Time
• Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 16:30

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 an enthusiastic, passionate and skilled registered health professional to join our Health of Older People team at Disability Support Link. 

This will be a varied and exciting role that will work alongside clients, families, local communities and inpatient settings so that the process of a needs assessment and service coordination reflects both community strengths and client needs.

You will be working in partnership with older people who have disability needs, and younger people with long-term health conditions, to achieve optimum health and well-being through appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and education.

Key responsibilities:

• Skilled clinical assessment
• Coordination of support services
• Effective, safe and timely communication with clients/whanau
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Knowledge of local community options

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

Disability Support Link covers a wide geographical area.

We work with Home and Community Service Providers and Age Related Residential Care facilities to support 10000 clients across our Motu.

We complete interRAI assessments and coordinate long term care in the community and aged residential care.

We are engaged in change as Health of Older People Needs Assessment Service Coordination agencies across Aotearoa work towards national standardisation of processes.

If you think you are the right person for this role we would love to hear from you.

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Commitment to self-development and the development of others
• A current NZ annual practicing certificate
• Full New Zealand drivers licence
• Strong teamwork and a collaborative approach
• InterRAI Home Care competency is an advantage but not necessary as full training will be offered

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 29 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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