Needs Assessment & Care Coordinator (PT)

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff parking

Vaccination program

Discounts with local businesses

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes invites applications for a Needs Assessment Coordinator in Taupo. The role supports older adults with health-related needs, coordinating services to enable safe home living or appropriate residential care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across Taupo, Rotorua, and surrounding Lakes region, showing compassion, resilience and strong communication with clients and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold NZ registration in appropriate health discipline.
• Current APC in relevant scope is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform holistic assessments of clients’ needs and risks.
• Coordinate support services for older adults with health and disability needs.
• Engage with clients and whanau to plan appropriate care, including discharge from hospital or transition to residential care.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team across Lakes NASC and Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Relationship building

Partnership with clients

Education

NZ Registered Social Worker / Allied Health Professional (OT/Physio/Nurse)

Annual Practising Certificate (APC)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes invites applications for a Needs Assessment Coordinator in Taupo. The role supports older adults with health-related needs, coordinating services to enable safe home living or appropriate residential care.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across Taupo, Rotorua, and surrounding Lakes region, showing compassion, resilience and strong communication with clients and families.