Hospital Orderly (Casual)

Orderly, Nelson Hospital,  Casual

• Contribute to the effective day-to-day operation of Orderly Services and support the safe movement of patients and equipment throughout the hospital.
• Join a supportive team environment where no two days are the same.
• Enjoy job security, professional development opportunities, workplace wellness programmes, and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to patient care.

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, you willsupport patient care by safely moving patients and items around the hospital at the right time, to the right place, in a courteous, professional and well-presented manner.

The working hours will be on an as required basis assisting with peak capacity and covering staff leave. There are no fixed days.

Please view the position description for further information. PD in review.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of nearly 18 provide an efficient and effective collection and delivery service to staff and others, either internally or externally. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team, and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here

About you

As an Orderly, you will bean excellent communicator who is passionate about delivering a quality service. Due to the nature of work you must:

• Be efficient and able to manage your time effectively,
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

It’s essential that you:

• Obtain a clean driver’s licence,
• Are physically fit and active with knowledge of heaving lifting techniques,

• Are eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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

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 25 September 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at Sonja.Rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz or

Shalini Narayan (Team Leader) at Shalini.Narayan@tewhatuora.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1N26-258

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.

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