Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi. Engari, he toa takitini.

Success is not the work of one, but the work of many.

Permanent, Part-time

40 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE)

We are seeking an Allied Health Assistant to join our talented team in our acute surgical services at Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay. The role is varied, and requires someone who is able to think on their feet and has exceptional interpersonal skills. You must be able to encourage patients in ways of safe exercising, moving themselves and maximising their independence. Ideally you will have experience in a similar role, however more importantly you will be willing to learn and can demonstrate the values of the Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay in your everyday interactions. There is some flexibility possible with hours of work across the week.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering rehabilitation treatments as directed by therapists to individual patients
• Facilitating groups within wards
• Deliveries and installation of equipment into patient’s homes
• Supporting the therapy teams in day to day practice
• Administration tasks.

We can offer:

• Dynamic and supportive teams
• Support and education from registered practitioners
• Strong internal training programs
• A chance to be involved in developing and growing the assistant role
• Through our values here at the Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Māui, Hawke’s Bay, we are proud of our team’s diversity.

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce, to help us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

Please apply online and provide detail of how your experience matches the above skill criteria in a Cover Letter alongside your CV.

If you would like to learn more about this role please contact: Jenny Lowe, Team Leader Allied Health Email jenny.lowe@hbdhb.govt.nz | Phone 0272267510.

If this sounds like you, re and apply now!

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay in general encourages a workforce that is innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills and is passionate about caring for our community. As part of our team we will support, encourage and help you to develop your career with us.

We are committed to delivering and living our Te Whatu Ora values of He kauanuanu – Respect, Ākina – Improvement, Rāranga te tira– Teamwork and Tauwhiro – Care. You should be someone who has similar personal values.

We are proud of our team’s diversity. We know the strength of a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us achieve the best outcomes for our patients and the communities in which we operate and serve.

As per COVID-19 Public Health Response Amendment Act (No 2) 2021 Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Te Matau a Maui, Hawkes Bay requires ALL its employees to be both fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For full details of eligibility or when please click HERE.

Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.