Community Needs Assessor & Service Coordinator

New Zealand Government; New Zealand; Remote; NZD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral invites applications for a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator in Palmerston North. The role focuses on needs assessments, coordinating support, and linking clients and whānau with services to promote independence and wellbeing, with opportunities to work with inpatient teams for safe discharge planning.

We value resilience, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to enabling communities to live well.

Qualifications

• A current Annual Practising Certificate in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Social Work.
• A strong desire to help people and whānau achieve their goals.
• A mana-enhancing and restorative approach to practice.
• Knowledge of community resources, services and networks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Undertake needs assessments and coordinate support for clients and whānau.
• Develop practical solutions to support wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with inpatient teams to support safe discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Adaptability

Advocacy

Education

Annual Practising Certificate in Nursing/OT/PT/Social Work

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral invites applications for a Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator in Palmerston North. The role focuses on needs assessments, coordinating support, and linking clients and whānau with services to promote independence and wellbeing, with opportunities to work with inpatient teams for safe discharge planning.

We value resilience, adaptability, and a genuine commitment to enabling communities to live well.