Orderly (Emergency Department)

Nelson Marlborough Health; Nelson; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New Zealand is seeking an Orderly for their Emergency Department. The role involves safely moving patients and items, and ensuring effective department operations. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, physical fitness, and a clean driver’s licence. This is a permanent full-time position with set hours and shift requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a clean driver’s licence.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Physically fit and active.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care by safely moving patients and items around the hospital.
• Contribute to effective day-to-day operations within the department.
• Work rostered and rotating shifts Monday to Sunday.

Skills

Excellent communication

Time management

Knowledge of heavy lifting techniques

Physical fitness

Job description

Orderly (Emergency Department), Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

• We do great work and we need a diverse and talented team to help us deliver.
• We encourage a workforce that’s innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

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

As an Orderly in the Emergency Department, you will provide patient care by safely moving patients and items around the hospital in a courteous, professional and well-presented manner. Your presence will contribute to the effective day-to-day operations within the department.

This role is permanent full-time working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00 AM to 4.30 PM. It will be important that you are available to work rostered and rotating shifts Monday to Sunday. No on-call is required.

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penalty rates for evening and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 10 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

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About You

As an Orderly in the Emergency Department you will:

• be an excellent communicator who is passionate about delivering a quality service,
• be efficient and able to manage your time effectively,
• have a clean driver’s licence (essential).

Additionally, you must:

• be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time,
• be physically fit and active with knowledge of heavy lifting techniques,
• have a clean driver’s licence (essential).

Hotel / Porter / Orderly or Security worker experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 07 December 2025.

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.