Allied Health Assistant

South Island - Otago; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Queenstown is seeking an Allied Health Assistant to support therapy input across hospital, residential care, home and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language therapists, nurses, and social workers to deliver rehabilitation plans.

The role suits proactive individuals who enjoy teamwork, are willing to learn, and can cover weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Be a supportive team player who is open to learning.
• Demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Be physically fit and comfortable with the physical aspects of the role.
• Hold a full driver’s licence and be willing to cover weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy input and support for patients across hospital, residential care, in their own homes and outpatient settings.
• Work closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language therapists, nurses, and social workers to deliver interventions and rehabilitation plans.
• Help people regain independence and remain living in their own homes for longer.

Skills

Team player

Reliability

Initiative

Physical fitness

Computer skills

Driver's licence

Weekend flexibility

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

South Island - Otago - Queenstown, South Island

• Salary $73,876 - $88,887 per annum pro rata + Kiwisaver

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 Opportunity

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Allied Health Assistant to join us. In this role, you will provide therapy input and support for patients across a variety of settings, including hospital, residential care, in their own homes and outpatient settings.

Working closely with clients and their whānau, you will assist occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language therapists, nurses, and social workers to deliver interventions and rehabilitation plans. Your work will help people regain independence and remain living in their own homes for longer.

This is an excellent opportunity for proactive and energetic individuals who enjoy working with people of all ages and backgrounds, thrive in a team environment, and are keen to develop new skills. We are committed to supporting our staff to grow and offer a range of learning opportunities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Be a supportive team player who is open to learning.
• Demonstrate commitment, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Can follow instructions while also using initiative and common sense.
• Be physically fit and comfortable with the physical aspects of the role.
• Be confident using computers and digital systems.
• Hold a full driver's licence.
• A willingness to cover weekend work

If you enjoy a team environment and are looking for your next exciting career move, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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