Clinical Assessor - West Coast

New Zealand Government; Greymouth; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora West Coast is seeking a Clinical Assessor to support the wellbeing and independence of older adults. You will conduct holistic assessments using InterRAI tools and collaborate with whānau and the interdisciplinary CCCN team to plan restorative care.

You will coordinate with GPs and community services, document outcomes, and contribute to performance reporting while maintaining cultural safety and bidirectional communication with clients and providers.

Qualifications

• Recognised professional qualification (Nursing, Social Work, or Occupational Therapy).
• Annual Practising Certificate or equivalent.
• Commitment to InterRAI competency.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive InterRAI assessments.
• Identify needs to promote independence and self-determination.
• Develop restorative care plans and coordinate services.

Skills

InterRAI competency

Clinical judgment

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

Annual Practising Certificate

HPCA registration

Job description

West Coast - Greymouth0.8fte Permanent part-time 32 hours per weekHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of TeTiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves allNew Zealanders.The Health of Older People's Service (HOPS) is seeking acompassionate, skilled Clinical Assessor to join our Complex Clinical CareNetwork (CCCN) team. This role is central to enhancing the wellbeing, self-determination,and quality of life of our older population through comprehensive assessment,restorative care planning, and coordinated support.

About the Role

As a Clinical Assessor, you will complete holistic clinicalassessments using InterRAI Home Care or Contact Assessment tools, identifyingmedical, rehabilitation and support needs for older people across the WestCoast. You will work collaboratively with clients, whānau, and the CCCNinterdisciplinary team to prioritise needs and develop restorative,evidence-based Care Plans.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Assessment & Care Planning

• Complete comprehensive InterRAI assessments.


• Identify client needs that promote independence and self-determination.


• Develop restorative care plans using Post Assessment Guidelines.


• Consult with clients, whānau, caregivers, GPs and service providers as required.


• Document assessments, outcomes, and care plans accurately and promptly.

Care Coordination

• Facilitate referrals to Allied Health and relevant community services.


• Coordinate Support Plans, ensuring service options meet client needs.


• Review and adjust service packages to maintain appropriateness and effectiveness.


• Provide clients with information about available services, choice of provider, and costs where applicable.

Professional Practice

• Work within your professional scope, providing discipline-specific interventions (e.g., OT tasks, nursing input, social work support) as appropriate.


• Maintain high standards of cultural safety and bi-cultural practice.


• Participate in the Single Point of Referral triage system.


• Complete statistical and administrative reporting requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively as part of the interdisciplinary CCCN team.


• Maintain strong communication pathways with GPs, service providers, and community agencies.


• Represent the service professionally at meetings and client conferences.

Professional Development

• Maintain currency of clinical knowledge in gerontology and the ageing process.


• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and annual performance reviews.


• Support the learning of students and colleagues as appropriate.

Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures

• Comply with Te Tai o Poutini | Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora health and safety policies.


• Identify and report hazards, incidents, and clinical risks.


• Maintain competencies in emergency procedures, CPR, and safe manual handling.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• A recognised professional qualification (e.g., Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy) and/or registration under the HPCA Act or relevant professional body.


• Current Annual Practising Certificate (or equivalent for the discipline).


• Commitment to completing and maintaining InterRAI competency (or willingness to complete training).


• Full NZ driver's licence and ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles as road travel will be expected.


• Strong clinical judgement, assessment skills, and understanding of the ageing process.

Desirable

• Experience in gerontology or specialist older-adult care.


• Knowledge of mental health or health changes affecting older people.


• Understanding of community services, access pathways, and eligibility criteria.

Working for 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 andserve our community.

We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Health NZ West Coast is situated on the West Coast of NewZealand's South Island. It is unmatched for the scale, diversity, and accessibility of its natural attractions, including rugged coastline, sandybeaches, rainforests, and some of the highest mountain peaks in the country.

The region boasts robust tourism and primary production industries, which provide the backbone of the local economy. The town of Greymouth is Central to Te Tai o Poutini West Coast and is located alongside the historically rich and picturesque Greymouth River.

Health NZ West Coast are proud of how we do things. We have a way of working that we consider unique. It's about trying new things,listening to ideas from wherever they come from and working together as one. We are passionate about attracting, recruiting, and retaining talented people - to become part of our team.