Allied Health Assistant (0.75 & 0.7FTE) Nelson

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough Nelson; Nelson; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Hospital is seeking two Allied Health Assistants to join the Allied Health Equipment Store. You will support patient rehabilitation and independence by managing, delivering, and maintaining equipment across inpatient, outpatient and community services.

The roles are permanent part-time positions working 56 and 60 hours per fortnight (0.70 FTE and 0.75 FTE), Monday to Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Comfortable using information technology systems.
• Able to work effectively in a team.
• Practical, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

IT systems

Team player

Hands-on

Job description

Allied Health Assistant (0.75 & 0.7FTE) Nelson

Allied Health Assistant, Nelson Hospital, PermanentPart-time

• We’relooking 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

As an Allied Health Assistant, you will work closely withOccupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and fellow Allied Health Assistants to support the delivery of high-quality care across our services.

Based primarily within the Allied Health Equipment Store,you’ll be responsible for:

• Managingand maintaining Allied Health equipment and stock;
• Coordinatingequipment deliveries, collections, and servicing;
• Supportingtherapists with equipment requests and enquiries;
• Assistingwith delegated patient-related activities;
• Ensuringequipment is safe, organised, and readily available for clinical use;

This is a busy and hands‑on role that requires excellentorganisation, initiative, and a commitment to providing outstanding service.

One is a permanent, part‑time position working 56 hours perfortnight (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.

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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 withpatients, 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.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. 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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: R1N26-305

Location:

South Island - Nelson / Marlborough - Nelson