Orderly

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Orderly to support operations at New Plymouth Hospital. The role involves transferring patients, samples, meals and other goods across multiple hospital destinations on a 24/7 shift pattern.

Successful applicants will be physically fit, capable of working varied shifts, and able to respond quickly to short-notice requests. The team values initiative, reliability and strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to work varied shifts.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Health and Safety knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transferring patients, samples, meals and goods across the hospital.
• Provide support within Orderly Service and respond to short-notice requests.

Job description

Job Details

Orderly, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent 1.0FTE

An orderly is a unique position that is crucial to the running of hospital. No 2 days are the same and the job variations is second to none.

Earliest start date January2027

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 NewZealanders.

About the Role

We are welcoming applications for the above position. To assist and provide support within our Orderly Service, here at Te Whatu OraTaranaki. Our Orderly Team provide an optimum service, transferring patients, samples, meals and other requested goods and services to various destinations throughout our hospital.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our team of 30 work round the clock 24hrs a day 7 days a week and during all stat holidays.

About you

• Ideally you will need to be physically fit and able, demonstrate the flexibility required to be available for varied shifts and at times able to respond to short notice requests.
• You will need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, show good initiative and possess well developed interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in the workplace advantageous.

Do you share in our vision, our values and will ensure our patients feel supported and cared for throughout their journey with us?

We would love to hear from you! - Join us!

If you would like further information or if you have any queries, please contact in [e-mail] indicate the job title in the subject line.

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.

Application details

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday18th October2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ocean [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.