Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Unit, Southland

• Permanent 0.9 FTE (36hrs per week)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health team at Southland Hospital. We are seeking a motivated and personable individual to work alongside Allied Health professionals and provide crucial support in patient care and discharge planning. This position involves tasks across the acute inpatient wards.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, and Dietitians.
• Support patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning initiatives.
• Contribute to tasks across the acute inpatient wards.

Salary range

This role aligns with the DHB/PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer Collective Agreement and falls between Step 3 ($73,876) and Step 7 ($88,887) of the Technical/ Non-degree qualified scale.

About you

To thrive in this position, you should demonstrate:

• An outgoing and friendly demeanour with excellent interpersonal skills for patient interactions.
• Positive team-oriented work ethic and a willingness to acquire new skills.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Clear understanding and demonstration of boundaries concerning privacy.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work effectively with clients in a dynamic health environment.

About us

Our Southland team is small enough to foster close working relationships and a supportive culture, yet large enough to offer a wide range of clinical experiences. We promote a relaxed, professional environment that values learning, collaboration, and wellbeing. Southland encourages safe delegation through Clinical Task Instructions, allowing assistants to work autonomously and grow their capabilities.

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 Sunday 6 December 2026.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.