Allied Health Assistant (0.75 & 0.7FTE) Nelson

New Zealand Government Joba; Nelson; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking two Allied Health Assistants for Nelson Hospital in a permanent part-time capacity. The roles involve managing Allied Health equipment, deliveries, and servicing, supporting therapists and patients, and maintaining safety and order in the equipment store.

The team supports inpatient, outpatient, and community Allied Health services. Applicants should be practical, organised, and capable of working effectively in a small, dedicated store environment.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good physical fitness and a hands-on approach.
• Confidence using information technology systems.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully and provide accurate feedback.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Allied Health equipment and stock.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries, collections, and servicing.
• Support therapists with equipment requests and enquiries.
• Assist with delegated patient-related activities.
• Ensure equipment is safe, organised, and readily available for clinical use.

Skills

Organisation

Time management

Communication (verbal)

Communication (written)

Physical fitness

IT systems

Job description

Allied Health Assistant, Nelson Hospital, PermanentPart-timeWe’re looking for 2 enthusiastic Allied Health Assistant / Kaiāwhina to join our Allied Health Equipment Store at Nelson Hospital.

Thisis a varied and rewarding role where you’ll play a vital part in supportingpatient rehabilitation and independence through the management, delivery, andmaintenance of Allied Health equipment.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

• Managing and maintaining Allied Health equipment and stock
• Coordinating equipment deliveries, collections, and servicing
• Supporting therapists with equipment requests and enquiries
• Assisting with delegated patient-related activities
• Ensuring equipment is safe, organised, and readily available for clinical use

One is a permanent, part-time position working 56 hours per fortnight (0.70 FTE); The other a permanent, part-time position working 60 hours per fortnight (0.75FTE) Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am to 5.00pm. Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Nelson Equipment Store team is a small and hard-workingteam that support the inpatient, outpatient and community Allied Health teamswith their equipment needs. For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

You’ll be someone who enjoys a practical role, takes pridein staying organised, and thrives in a team environment. You’ll have excellentcommunication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients, whānau, colleagues, and community providers.

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Good physical fitness and a practical, hands-onapproach
• Confidence using information technology systems
• Excellent written and verbal communicationskills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to follow instructions carefully andprovide accurate feedback

Experience within the healthsector, knowledge of Allied Health equipment, or previous equipment managementexperience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.