Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health Assistant 

• Child Development Services
• Permanent Part Time, 0.8 FTE
• Monday to Friday - Business Hours 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role 

The role supports the Child Development Team providing administrative and technical support.  This multidisciplinary team is community based with practitioners working in a variety of locations including clinics, homes and education settings. The aim of the service is to promote and facilitate each child’s development pathway so that their maximum potential is attained through their development and growth.

About you

We are seeking someone that holds a current New Zealand certificate in patient care and or relevant experience working with children with disabilities.  The successful person in this role will demonstrate effective planning and prioritisation and the ability to build positive relationships with a wide range of people. Prior manual handling skills experience is also needed for this role.

You must also be;

• Passionate about working with children with disabilities and their families/whānau
• Computer savvy
• Have a Full NZ Driver's License
  

Working for 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.    

Salary 

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 30 May 2026 

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