Porter - Commercial Services, Whangarei Hospital

• Permanent, full-time role based at Whangārei Hospital
• Varied role working throughout the hospital
• Opportunities for ongoing training, personal growth, and a meaningful contribution to patient care

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

The Porter Service at Whangārei Hospital is a 24/7 service offering a varied and highly interactive role, working closely with both clinical and non-clinical areas across the hospital. Flexibility is essential, as you may be required to work alternative shifts to ensure continuity of service delivery.

This role includes assisting with patient transfers as required, under the direction of Duty Managers, to support effective hospital workflow. This is a permanent, full-time position working 40 hours per week on a shift roster, though standard hours for this position are Monday to Friday 2:30pm-11:00pm. 

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About you

We are looking for a reliable, proactive team player with a strong work ethic and a calm, helpful attitude. Comfortable working on your feet in a fast-paced environment, you will need to be physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the role.

Key requirements:

• Current class 1 NZ driver’s licence
• Secondary education
• Experience working in a customer related service
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

If you’re dedicated to serving your community and can deliver respectful, efficient support across all departments, we encourage you to apply today!

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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 10 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera on NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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