Driver (Casual) | Ashburton Hospital

JobSpace; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a reliable Driver to join our team in a casual capacity across South Island, Canterbury region. You will perform essential transport, deliveries and support services for patients, residents and staff in healthcare settings.

The role involves delivering supplies, patient transport, wheelchair bus operations and compliance with safety, infection prevention and vehicle maintenance protocols.

Qualifications

• This role requires a current Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience driving larger vehicles, including buses, is preferred.
• Strong focus on safety, reliability and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Delivering laundry, food services, medical oxygen and general supplies in accordance with transport schedules.
• Providing safe and respectful transport for patients, residents and clients between healthcare facilities, homes and community locations.
• Transporting passengers using the wheelchair-accessible bus and following all relevant patient and restraint procedures.
• Maintaining a current NZTA Passenger Endorsement.
• Ensuring transport vehicles and the wheelchair bus are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Cleaning the soiled linen trailer in accordance with infection prevention and control requirements.
• Following all health and safety, infection prevention and organisational policies and procedures.
• Participating in accreditation and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Communication

Independence

Team player

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Casual position available to cover sick leave and annual leave

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

Are you an experienced driver who enjoys helping people and takes pride in providing a safe, reliable and friendly service?

We are looking for a Driver to join our team, providing essential transport, deliveries and support services for patients, residents, staff and healthcare operations. This is a varied role where you will contribute to the smooth running of our services while maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and infection prevention.

About the role

As a Driver, you will be responsible for a range of transport and support services, including delivery services, patient transport, wheelchair bus services and medical waste disposal.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering laundry, food services, medical oxygen and general supplies in accordance with transport schedules
• Providing safe and respectful transport for patients, residents and clients between healthcare facilities, homes and community locations
• Transporting passengers using the wheelchair-accessible bus and following all relevant patient and restraint procedures
• Maintaining a current NZTA Passenger Endorsement
• Ensuring transport vehicles and the wheelchair bus are clean, safe and well maintained
• Cleaning the soiled linen trailer in accordance with infection prevention and control requirements
• Following all health and safety, infection prevention and organisational policies and procedures
• Participating in accreditation and quality improvement activities

About you

You will be a reliable, responsible and safety-focused driver who enjoys working with people and being part of a healthcare team.

You will have:

• A current Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence
• Experience driving larger vehicles, including buses
• A friendly, caring and thoughtful manner
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to safety and providing a professional service
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team

It would be an advantage if you have:

• A Class 2 or higher New Zealand Driver Licence
• Previous nursing or healthcare experience
• Experience working in a healthcare or community environment
• Knowledge of infection prevention, waste management or patient transport requirements

Join our team

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your driving skills in a role where you will make a real difference to patients, residents, clients and the wider healthcare team.

If you are a safe and experienced driver with a caring approach and enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job Reference: PC4439983

Location: South Island - Canterbury - Ashburton

Job type: Casual

Expertise: Non-clinical - Facilities / Security