Needs Assessor - Registered Nurse

New Zealand Government; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Hawke's Bay invites applications for a Needs Assessor in NASC to support older people and those with long-term conditions, conducting comprehensive assessments and outlining eligible services to enable safe, independent living at home.

We welcome Registered Nurses or Allied Health professionals with NZ registration, a current Annual Practising Certificate, strong communication and care planning skills, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Qualifications

• NZ professional registration with Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong assessment, care planning and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in needs assessment or service coordination preferred.
• Commitment to improving health outcomes for Māori.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments for NASC clients.
• Develop care plans and make recommendations for services.
• Coordinate supports to enable safe, independent living at home.
• Engage with clients, whānau, providers and community organisations.
• Advocate for equitable access to services.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Communication

Relationship-building

Time management

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

InterRAI knowledge

Older person care

Education

NZ Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional

Tools

InterRAI

Job description

Needs Assessor Needs Assessment Service Coordination Hawkes BayPermanent/Part-Time 64 Hours Per fortnight 0.8 FT

Make a meaningful impact in your community by helping people maintain their independence and access the support they need to live well. 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.

About the Role

We are seeking either a Registered Nurse or Allied Health professional to join our Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) team. In this rewarding community-based role, you will work alongside older people and those living with long-term health conditions to help identify their needs and outline what support services are available to support services that enable them to live safely and independently in their homes. Working closely with clients, whānau, healthcare providers, and community organisations, you will undertake a comprehensive clinical assessment, develop care plans, make recommendations for support services. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, advocate for equitable access to services, and make a genuine difference in the lives of people across Hawke's Bay.

Registered NurseAllied Health Needs Assessor

About the Team/Service/Location

Needs Assessment Service Co-ordination Hawkes Bay is a Service within the Integrated Care Team, Specialist and Community Services Group. Integration services working seamlessly together creating pathways with clients and whanau at the centreThe NASC Hawke's Bay team provides needs assessment and service coordination for older persons and people living with long-term health conditions.Based in Napier, you'll enjoy a role that combines office-based work with community engagement, while living in one of New Zealand's most sought-after regions, renowned for its sunny climate, coastal lifestyle, and vibrant community.

About you

We welcome applications from either Registered Nurses or Allied Health professionals who bring:

• Current New Zealand professional registration and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong assessment, care planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving health outcomes for Māori.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• A passion for supporting older people and those with complex health needs to achieve the best possible quality of life.
• Desirable:Experience in needs assessment, service coordination, community health, or care planning.
• Working knowledge of InterRAI.
• Experience working with older persons and/or people with complex health and social needs.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 15th September 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Margaret, [e-mail]

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

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