• Ward B3, Waipapa Building, Christchurch Hospital Campus
• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) permanent position
• Shifts rostered Monday through Sunday; morning, afternoon and nights

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

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team on Ward B3.

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the unit.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting nursing staff with patient cares
• Keeping the ward tidy and organised
• Answering bell calls
• Assisting with personal care and mobilising patients
• Ordering and restocking of supplies

About the Service

Acute General Surgery cares for patients undergoing acute general surgery and a range of oesophageal, gastric and biliary/pancreatic surgery including advanced laparoscopic procedures. Our average length of stay is 3.8 days.

SARA (Surgical Assessment Review Area) provides an area for acutely unwell patients to be assessed, investigated and an appropriate plan of care to be initiated. This 12-bed unit is a fast-paced unit with an average length of stay of 7 hours. We see on average 730 patients per month. We accept direct GP-SARA admission as well as admission from our emergency department, private and rural Hospitals.

About You

We are looking for someone who is empathic and reliable with good time management. You will have the willingness to learn, have great communication skills and are a team player.

• Ability to work all shifts – Morning, Afternoon and Nights
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar is desirable

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 11^th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

As a Caregiver at our Richmond and Neslon Villages you will work as part of a team that creates the safest, healthiest and most enjoyable lifestyle for our residents. This role is varied and centres around providing personal care and assistance to our resident’s daily lives.

Typical duties include:

• Delivering meals and helping with mealtimes
• Aiding with hygiene, such as showering
• Assisting with Individual care plan requirements, such as walks and exercises
• Helping with activities, such as puzzles, table tennis etc

This is a Casual role. Working on an as and when needed basis.

You will naturally be empathetic, kind and patient, and thrive in a role where your compassion and care make a difference to people’s lives.

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience in aged care or a similar role
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Commitment to being available for a variety of shifts, sometimes at short notice

At Summerset, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life.

Summerset's known for its excellent benefits and strong sense of values around care, teamwork and drive for excellence. With some of the best benefits in the sector, some of these include:

• Weekend additional penal hourly rates apply 
• Opportunities to progress your caregiver career and gain qualifications
• Uniform provided

Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 28th October. This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! 

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• Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre
• 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)
• Permanent full-time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

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 Allied Health Assistant/Kaiatawhai is responsible for providing support to the Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini Allied Health Service in delivering effective, efficient and quality patient focused therapeutic care within the inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

Experience for this role is not essential, however you should be committed to completing your Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) within 24 months of starting.

Specifically, the role is responsible for:

• Acting as the primary point of contact for whānau requiring a coordinated, whānau-centred approach
• Effective liaison with delegating Registered Health Professionals (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Dietetics, Speech Language Therapy) and all other relevant Health Professionals, outside Agencies and others involved in the care of the patients.
• Commitment to flexible & friendly customer service and patient advocacy.
  

About the West Coast

Our West Coast Allied Health Team includes Allied Health Assistants/Kaiatawhai, Dietetics, Music Therapy, National Travel Assistance Coordination, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Speech Language Therapy. We are based out of Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika and deliver assessment and intervention within inpatient, outpatient and community settings covering the West Coast from Karamea to Haast.

About you

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• New Zealand Working Rights
• NCEA level 1-2 or equivalent (required passes in English and Math)
• Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Health Assistant) (Level 3) (or to be completed within 24 months of commencement)
• Intermediate user in Microsoft Suite (e.g. Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• A current full NZ drivers’ licence
• Excellent communication – listening, verbal and written
• Proven ability maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• Proven ability to work autonomously as well as within a team
• Be able to work under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Commitment to ongoing self-development and Allied Health service development

Desirable:

• Experience working within the New Zealand Health system
• Experience working in rural community
• Experience working in an Interdisciplinary team
• Experience in customer care / service
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards
  

Join our team today and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our patients and clients.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.

Christchurch | Commercial Services | Permanent, Full-time

• Lead a large, diverse portfolio of critical hospital support services
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a large team
• Work alongside senior clinical and operational leaders to support safe, efficient and sustainable services

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 the Service Manager, Front of House, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of critical services that support hospital flow, operations and communication across Canterbury and the West Coast.

Reporting to the General Manager, Commercial Services, you will lead and oversee the business operations of Sterile Sciences, Orderlies, Contact Centre, Mail Services, Inter-hospital Shuttle, and Staff and Patient Travel. You will work closely with senior operational and clinical stakeholders to ensure these services are safe, efficient, responsive and sustainable, while aligning resources and performance with organisational priorities.

This is a significant leadership opportunity and you will play a key role in financial management, workforce and service planning, quality and risk management, continuous improvement and organisational change.

A key component of the role is also the oversight of local contract management. You will act as the District subject matter expert for a number of local and national service level agreements, working with procurement, contracted providers and internal stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in accordance with agreed requirements.

You will bring a strong focus on patient safety, service excellence and continuous improvement, while building high-performing teams and trusted relationships across a complex healthcare environment.

About the Team / Service

Commercial Services provides a range of essential services that enable the effective operation of our hospital and wider health system.

The Front of House portfolio encompasses a diverse group of services that are integral to hospital operations and patient experience, including Sterile Sciences, Orderlies, Contact Centre, Mail Services, Inter-hospital Shuttle, and Staff and Patient Travel.

Working across Canterbury and the West Coast, you will build strong relationships with clinical and operational leaders, corporate functions, unions, professional bodies and external service providers to deliver sustainable outcomes for our communities.

About You

You will be an experienced senior people and operational leader who is comfortable working in a complex healthcare environment and able to balance strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in a business-related discipline, together with a strong understanding of hospital operations
• At least eight years' people leadership experience and five years' experience leading complex operations within a hospital or healthcare setting
• Proven experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Sound financial management and budgeting experience
• The ability to work collaboratively with clinical colleagues and a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong judgement, planning and accountability, with the ability to deliver results in a complex environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, patient safety, quality improvement, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Experience in workforce planning and management, a healthcare background in nursing or allied health, and/or a postgraduate management qualification would be advantageous.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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.

Older Persons Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist Burwood Hospital

0.6 FTE | Permanent | Christchurch

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 Older Persons Mental Health Consultant Psychiatrist, you will join our dedicated team providing specialist mental health assessment, diagnosis and treatment for older people experiencing complex mental health needs.

This is an opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care to older people and their whānau. You will have the opportunity to contribute your specialist expertise across a varied clinical caseload, working collaboratively with colleagues and community services to support the best possible outcomes for patients.

This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position, offering an excellent opportunity to combine a rewarding specialist role with flexibility outside of work. There may be the opportunity for additional FTE.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our Older Persons Mental Health service provides specialist assessment and treatment for older people across Canterbury, West Coast and Ashburton. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care and supporting older people to live well and maintain their independence wherever possible.

You will be part of a wider hospital and community service environment with strong links across the Canterbury health system.

Christchurch offers an outstanding lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, mountains, rivers and the outdoors, alongside a vibrant city with excellent schools, cafés, restaurants and cultural opportunities.

About You

We are looking for a specialist who is passionate about older persons mental health and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.

You will have:

• Vocational registration, or eligibility for vocational registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the scope of Psychiatry.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP), or an equivalent specialist qualification.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori.

Further training in Psychiatry of Old Age is preferred, but we can also provide training if candidates wish to work towards their RANZCP POA Certificate during their employment.

International applicants who are eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand are encouraged to apply. Support with the registration and relocation process may be available for the successful candidate.

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.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Clinical Director- Dr Jo Reeves- or Recruitment Partner-

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

• Ashburton – Ashburton Health Campus - Front of House and the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU)
• Part-time fixed term until 04/03/2027 position working 32 hour per week

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.

Are you organised, calm under pressure and passionate about providing excellent service to patients and whānau?

We are looking for an experienced Administrator – Front of House to join our team, providing efficient, accurate and patient-centred administrative support across Front of House and the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU).

This is a busy and varied role where you will play an important part in supporting timely patient access, effective patient flow and the safe delivery of acute assessment services. Your administrative expertise will help our clinical teams focus on what matters most – providing quality care to our patients.

As part of the Administration and Clerical Pay Equity Claim settlement this role has been mapped to National Band 3/Profile 3

For further information about the administration and clerical pay equity settlement please follow the link below:

PSA National Health Administration Collective Agreement - FINAL (tewhatuora.govt.nz)

About the role

As an Administrator – Front of House, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of Front of House and the AAU.

You will:

• Support timely, safe and efficient patient flow between Front of House, the AAU and the wider hospital.
• Welcome and assist patients, whānau and visitors, providing a professional, respectful and patient-focused service.
• Complete patient registrations, admissions, discharges and referrals accurately and within required timeframes.
• Respond promptly to patients, whānau, visitors and clinical requests while managing competing priorities.
• Recognise when patients appear acutely unwell or infirm and promptly refer them to the appropriate clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient demographic, NHI, ACC, referral, location, status and discharge information within relevant patient management systems.
• Ensure patient records, labels and other required information are available to clinical teams in a timely manner.
• Handle sensitive information in accordance with privacy, confidentiality and Health New Zealand requirements.
• Follow downtime and contingency processes when systems or services are unavailable.
• Use available patient and operational information to support effective patient flow and team situational awareness.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, whānau, clinicians, GPs, external agencies, staff and members of the public.
• Maintain effective working relationships across Ashburton, Christchurch and Burwood services where required.
• Contribute to quality activities, audits and service improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and the patient experience.
• Apply organisational policies, procedures, protocols and agreed business processes consistently.

About you

You will be someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and can remain calm, organised and professional when priorities change.

You will bring:

• Relevant administrative or customer service experience.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Experience using computer-based administrative systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational, time management, problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
• A high standard of written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, or the willingness and ability to develop this knowledge.
• A strong commitment to privacy, confidentiality and professional standards.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Self-management, accountability and a willingness to learn and grow.

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Previous health administration experience.
• Familiarity with a public hospital environment and patient management systems.
• Experience working within a 24/7 or rotating roster.
• An understanding of, and responsiveness to, people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to be part of a team where your administrative skills have a direct impact on patients and whānau.

Every day will be different. You will work alongside a range of clinical and administrative teams, helping ensure patients are registered, supported and directed to the right place at the right time.

If you are organised, approachable and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and bring your skills to a role where every interaction matters.

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at [email protected]

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

Kitchen Assistant | Ashburton

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Ashburton

Employment type: Casual

Category: Non-clinical / Health & Clinical Support Workers / Health & Clinical Support Workers

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Ashburton/PC4472081

Cleaner (Casual) | Ashburton Health Campus

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Ashburton

Employment type: Casual

Category: Non-clinical / Health & Clinical Support Workers / Health & Clinical Support Workers

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Ashburton/PC4313264

Rural Nurse Specialist - West Coast

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai o Poutini West Coast

Location: West Coast, <MULTIH08C>

Employment type: Casual

Category: Clinical / Nursing / Senior Nursing

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/West-Coast/PC4160445

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