Orderly

South Island - Canterbury; Timaru; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury in Timaru is seeking reliable Casual Orderlies to support hospital services. You will assist with patient transfers, transport equipment and clinical items, and help with stock, linen distribution, and service requests.

The role requires flexibility to cover various shifts and a driver licence. You will work alongside clinical and non‑clinical teams to promote efficient, safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Friendly and professional demeanor essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to customer service and quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Experience in healthcare, logistics, or customer service preferred.
• Understanding of NZ health sector and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients as required and provide support across hospital services.
• Transport equipment, supplies, specimens, and clinical items.
• Assist with stock, linen distribution and service requests.
• Support security, mortuary and general logistics tasks as needed.
• Collaborate with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide flexible cover on an as‑needed basis across shifts.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Manual handling

Time management

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Computer literacy

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

South Island - Canterbury – Timaru, South Island

• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury
• Varied and Hands-On Support Role

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau‑centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and motivated Casual Orderlies to join our team at Timaru Hospital.

As an Orderly, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services across the hospital. Working closely with clinical and non‑clinical teams, you will provide a professional and efficient support service that contributes to the smooth operation of hospital services and positive patient outcomes.

This is a varied and hands‑on role that may include patient transfers, transporting equipment and supplies, delivering specimens, blood products and clinical items, assisting with stock and linen distribution, responding to service requests, and supporting departments across the organisation. You may also assist with security, mortuary, and general logistical support functions as required.

As a casual employee, you will provide cover on an as‑needed basis and will need to be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts.

About You

• A friendly, professional, and helpful manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to urgent situations
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Good computer literacy and experience using digital systems
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori
• A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence
• Previous experience in healthcare, logistics, supply, hospitality, security, or customer service environments
• An understanding of the New Zealand health sector
• Experience working in a fast‑paced environment and adapting to changing priorities

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.