Wheelchair Assistant

• Wheelchair Technician Assistant
• Permanent, full-time 1FTE (80 hours per fortnight)

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

A great opportunity for something new, this position is responsible for the repairs, maintenance and modification of wheelchairs, as requested by therapists and/or Wheelchair Technician. The role includes repairs for equipment/wheelchairs funded through Enable NZ, ACC, Hospital or private customers. Repairs and maintenance can be completed at the wheelchair department, main residence or in the community.

The Wheelchair Technician Assistant will assist with the implementation of appropriate repair and review of wheelchairs under the guidance, support and/or supervision of a therapist or Wheelchair Technician. This role covers all age groups, several different diagnoses and the Taranaki region.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and were growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and were happy to support other teams to ensure their success.

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About you

You will need to have:

• Current New Zealand drivers licence
• Good time management
• Reliability
• Experience in mechanics or eager to learn new skills
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook.

Desired:

• Demonstrate ability to facilitate team working.
• Effective communication

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 22 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Allen Jones Wheelchair Technician allen.jones@tdhb.org.nz phone 0273178487 or Karien Visagie at karien.visagie@tdhb.org.nz Occupational Therapy Professional Lead .

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