Hospital Orderly (Casual)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for Casual Hospital Orderly positions at Wairau Hospital. You will help keep hospital operations running smoothly by moving patients and items with care and professionalism.

No prior experience is required; full training is provided. The role involves patient transport, assisting with movement, and supporting clinical teams, with casual shifts including nights and weekends in Blenheim.

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; full training provided.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work in a hospital environment.
• Able to maintain a positive, professional demeanor with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between wards, departments, and treatment areas.
• Assist with patient movement using wheelchairs, stretchers and hospital beds.
• Escort patients, visitors and staff as required; support nursing and clinical staff with non-clinical tasks.
• Deliver and collect equipment, supplies, specimens and documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Positive can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Job description

Hospital Orderly Casual – Household Services (WairauHospital) 2026

• Casual opportunities.
• Workwithin a high performing environment, while contributing towards patient careand safety within the hospital.
• Be partof a supportive and collegial diverse team.

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 a Household Staff member, you play a vital role in theday‑to‑day running of the hospital. Your presence will contribute to theeffective day-to-day operations within its department.

As an Orderly, you will provide patient care bysafely moving patients and items around the hospital in a courteous,professional and well-presented manner.

Types of duties are - but not limited to:

• Safelytransporting patients between wards, departments, and treatment areas
• Assistingwith patient movement using wheelchairs, stretchers, and hospital beds

Escorting patients,visitors, and staff as required

• Supportingnursing and clinical staff with non‑clinical tasks
• Deliveringand collecting equipment, supplies, specimens, and documentation

We have casual positions available working a range of shiftsand hours including nights and weekends.

• Your hourly rate will be between $29.23 to$31.95 an hour dependent upon skills and experience.
• In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal ratesfor evening (after 8.00PM) and weekend work, and public holidays worked.

Please view the position description for furtherinformation.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Household team of nearly 88 value teamwork and arecommitted to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

Our main location is Nelson but we are spread across theregion and service all parts of the community.We have Household services basedat Wairau Hospital and Alexandra Hospital also.

For more information on living and working in Blenheim clickhere

About you

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work;someone who can create a positive impression on patients, families and staffwithin the hospitals.

You will be suited to a Household role if you have greatcustomer service skills and a passion for seeing how the hospital ticks. Noexperience is required.

To be successful in an Orderly role, you will:

• Have a positive can‑do attitude and apply thisto everyday working tasks;
• Be reliable and trustworthy;
• Be a supportive team player who has thewillingness to help each other out;
• Have a customer focused approach wherepatients and customers are being greeted in a friendly way;
• Have the willingness to learn and be able totake on positive constructive feedback.

Full training will be provided.

Please note: To be successful in the Orderly roles, you must:

• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time;
• Be physicallyfit and active with knowledge of heaving lifting techniques;

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand orhold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.