Needs Assessor Service Coordinator, Community Health Service
Needs Assessor Service Coordinator – Community and Specialised Health Services
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Part Time Permanent Role (0.4 FTE)
- Work within acute inpatient wards or within the community
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
Need a Change? Then Needs Assessment could be for you!
We are looking for a Registered Health Professional Specialising in Needs Assessment and Service coordination for Older People and People with Chronic Health Conditions. This role falls within the Community and Specialised Health Services, Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, Counties Manukau District.
We are seeking an experienced, client-focussed health professional to join our dynamic needs assessment team. We have a permanent 0.4 FTE role available, working within our acute inpatient wards or the community NASC role. This role will be flexible and involve assessing people within the hospital or as required in their homes within the community from bases in Pukekohe, Botany, Papakura and the Middlemore site.
This essential role, forms part of the interdisciplinary team and involves assessing the needs of adults experiencing health issues. You will be working with various team members in partnership with clients and whaanau. You will be carrying out specialised assessments using the internationally standardised InterRAI assessment tool and putting care plans in place, to ensure that clients are supported to return to their own homes, residential care facilities or other community living settings.
In these roles you will have the support of the interdisciplinary team and supervision provided by senior colleagues and will receive a comprehensive orientation.
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your professional practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential requirements:
- NZ Registered Health Professional with a current Annual Practising Certificate and NZ Professional body registration such as a Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Pharmacist or Dietitian.
- Full NZ drivers Licence
- Comprehensive clinical assessment skills
- Excellent verbal, written communication and computer skills
- 3 years’ experience working in a multi-professional, inter-disciplinary health or disability-related environment
- Be able to meet the demands of a fast-paced health environment
- Flexible working style and able to work across different settings
- Client and Whaanau focussed
Preferred:
- InterRAI assessment trained
- Experience in working with adults of all ages, including older adults in a hospital or community setting
- Experience supporting clients with both Physical and Mental Health issues.
If you’re a highly skilled and motivated health professional looking to make an impact in Counties Manukau, we would love to hear from you! Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Number: CMH202616043A
Applications close: 16 June 2026
