Therapy Assistant

• Therapy Assistant, Taranaki Base Hospital: Permanent Part time (32hrs/wk)
• Make a difference to the Health and Wellbeing of our patients
• Learn/grow skills on-the-job

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; energetic and pro-active Therapy Assistant(s) to work with our therapy teams. This role is in the inpatient and community setting and will be based out of Taranaki Base Hospital.

We are seeking someone with experience and knowledge or training in the Health-Sector.

Therapy Assistants work with Occupational Therapy; Physiotherapy and Speech Language Therapist to provide assistance to patients in the form of intervention under the direction/supervision of the therapist. This may be through execution of an exercise programme or task, or provision of equipment. There are some administration, cleaning and clerical components of the role but it largely involves face to face patient contact.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 8 therapy assistants work across the inpatient wards at Taranaki Base and Hawera Hospital. They work directly with patients under the supervision/direction of therapists.

This position is based in New Plymouth and is one of 6 Therapy Assistant positions at Taranaki Base Hospital.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need

• Experience in, or Qualification in a relevant health care field
• A passion for working in health and especially in the inpatient setting
• A problem-solving approach
• Desire to learn
• Have excellent communication skills to work with other staff and patients
• Have excellent computer skills
• Have a current valid work Visa allowing you to live and work in NZ

About Taranaki 

• Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness? 
• Would like to work with a passionate and innovative team? 
• Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga. 

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 Wednesday 29 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kate.Shelver@tdhb.org.nz

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