Allied Health Assistant (fixed term)
Allied Health Assistant, Nelson Hospital, Fixed Term Full-time
This position provides an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a caring and dynamic environment, enjoys variety in their day-to-day work, and values teamwork.
You will be joining a great team that is very encouraging and values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our Nelson Tasman 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 Allied Health Assistant, you will join our Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams supporting our services to provide care to clients in Nelson Hospital. You will work under the supervision of our registered clinicians. You will play a vital role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey.
As an Allied Health Assistant (AHA) you will:
- Support the implementation of rehabilitation plans under the supervision of therapists.
- Assist patients with mobility, exercises, and daily living activities to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Document progress and maintain accurate patient records.
- Prepare equipment and resources for therapy sessions and preparation for discharge
The role will support Allied Health staff working extended hours and weekends to maximise assessment, interventions and supported discharges.
This is a fixed term, full-time role for five months working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), in agreed hours between Thursday to Monday OR Friday to Tuesday within the times of 7.30AM – 5.00PM. No on call is required.
Please view the position description for further information.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will be joining a great team that is very encouraging and values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes in one of the best outdoor regions in New Zealand.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will be a practical, well organised and a physically fit person with excellent written and oral communication skills. You’ll have a friendly and welcoming manner with the ability to relate to a broad range of people of all ages and abilities. It will also be important that you can work under direction, be a cooperative team player who is supportive of your colleagues, and work in flexible, positive manner displaying a high appropriate level of initiative.
A Home Carer Certificate, or equivalent, and/or experience within the health sector is preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.
Qualifications
It’s essential that you have Year 11 – NCEA Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent) and a current full driver’s licence.
The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work 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 18 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact.
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Deidre Crichton (Team Leader Physiotherapy) at deidre.crichton@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N26-060
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.
Fixed Term
Job no: R1N26-060
Location: Nelson Hospital
Closing Date: Saturday, 18 April 2026