Allied Health Assistant / Kaiatawhai

Canterbury District Health Board; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allied Health Assistant/Kaiatawhai at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini delivers patient‑centred support across inpatient, outpatient and community settings on the West Coast (Greymouth). This 1.0 FTE role is based in Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika with coverage from Karamea to Haast, working within an interdisciplinary team.

Experience is not essential; you will start a Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) Level 3 within 24 months of starting, while

Qualifications

• NZ working rights required to live and work in NZ.
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (English and Math).
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) Level 3 or to be completed within 24 months.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• Excellent communication, listening and written skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Able to work autonomously and within a team.
• Experience in NZ Health system and rural communities.
• Experience in interdisciplinary health teams and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for whānau requiring coordinated, whānau-centred care.
• Liaise with delegating health professionals and other care teams and agencies.
• Support flexible, friendly customer service and patient advocacy.

Skills

NZ Working Rights

NCEA 1-2

Health & Wellbeing Level 3

MS Office

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Autonomy

Teamwork

NZ Health system

Rural healthcare

Interdisciplinary team

Customer care

Education

NCEA 1-2

Certificate in Health & Wellbeing Level 3

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country’s largest employer,delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provideessential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders bydelivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

Aboutthe Role

The Allied Health Assistant/Kaiatawhai is responsible for providingsupport to the Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service indelivering effective, efficient and quality patient focused therapeutic carewithin the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Experience for this role is not essential, however you should becommitted to completing your Certificate inHealth and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) within 24 months of starting.

Specifically,the role is responsible for:

• Actingas the primary point of contact for whānau requiring a coordinated,whānau-centred approach
• Effective liaison with delegating Registered HealthProfessionals (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics,Speech Language Therapy) and all other relevant Health Professionals, outsideAgencies and others involved in the care of the patients.
• Commitment to flexible & friendly customerservice and patient advocacy.

About the West Coast

Our West Coast Allied HealthTeam includes Allied Health Assistants/Kaiatawhai, Dietetics, Music Therapy,National Travel Assistance Coordination, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy,Social Work and Speech Language Therapy. We are based out of Westport,Greymouth and Hokitika and deliver assessment and intervention within inpatient, outpatient and community settings covering the WestCoast from Karamea to Haast.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• New Zealand Working Rights
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (required passesin English and Math)
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) (or tobe completed within 24 months of commencement)
• Intermediate user in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Excellent communication – listening, verbal and written
• Proven ability maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and Allied Health servicedevelopment
• Experience working within the New Zealand Health system
• Experience working in rural community
• Experience working in an Interdisciplinary team
• Experience in customer care / service
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards

Join our team today and help us make a positive impact on the lives ofour patients and clients.

Workingfor 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.

• Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre
• 1.0FTE (40 hours perweek)
• Permanent full-time

Tobe eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in NewZealand you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand yourapplication will be declined