Orderly

JobSpace; Timaru; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury is seeking a reliable Orderly for Timaru Hospital on a fixed-term basis through to early October 2026. You will support multiple hospital services, performing varied, hands-on tasks including transfers, movement of equipment, and delivery of clinical items to ensure patient care runs smoothly.

The role requires strong customer service, team collaboration, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional, and helpful manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to customer service and quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and respond to urgent situations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Good computer literacy and experience using digital systems.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of hospital healthcare services across Timaru Hospital.
• Provide a professional and efficient support service for smooth operation of hospital services.
• Assist with patient transfers, transporting equipment and supplies, and delivering specimens, blood products and clinical items.
• Assist with stock and linen distribution and respond to service requests.
• Support various departments and security, mortuary, and other logistical functions as required.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Manual handling

Confidentiality

Digital systems

Tools

Digital systems

Job description

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Fixed-Term Position Until Early October 2026

Orderly Services

Varied and Hands-On Support Role

Support Patient Care Across Hospital Services

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 a reliable and motivated Orderly to join our team at Timaru Hospital on a fixed-term basis until early October 2026.

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.

This position is offered on a fixed-term basis through to early October 2026. The days and hours of work will be discussed with the successful applicant.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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

Internal Applicants Only

This vacancy is only open to current employees of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora.

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.