• Start Date – November 2026
• Positions –
• 1x 1.0FTE full-time, permanent position within Ward D1
• 1x 1.0FTE full-time, permanent position within Ward B2
• Shifts – Candidates must be able to work all shifts (Morning, Afternoon and Nights) between Monday to Sunday
• Status – Permanent and Part-time opportunities
• Locations – Ward B2 and Ward D1 Burwood, Christchurch
• Salary - Starting from $61,603 to $72,117 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement

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

Older persons health wards provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for older people recovering from illness or surgery. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that supports recovery, promotes independence, and enhances wellbeing.

A Hospital Aide is an integral part of our team of health professionals. We are looking for Hospital Aides who have excellent communication skills, and the ability to use their initiative. You will enjoy being busy and don’t mind that the role can be at times physically demanding. You will be hard-working and enjoy working in a well-established team.

The role of a Hospital Aide varies from day to day and contribute to the unit is running smoothly and to its highest potential. This could mean performing a variety of tasks such as:

• Basic patient care
• Patient therapeutic observation
• Cleaning and tidying the ward/house keeping
• Assisting the nursing team with a variety of tasks on the ward
• Ensuring that patients have the best experience possible

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Ideally experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic Working Environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive team
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

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.

Apply Now

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

For more information about this role please contact [email protected]

Fixed-term | 3 or 6 months | Sabbatical cover | Christchurch

About the role

Christchurch Hospital is seeking a Plastic Surgeon to join our Plastic Surgery team on a fixed-term basis, providing sabbatical cover during 2027.

We are looking for a specialist who is available for either three months or six months, with the following periods available:

• 1 March 2027 – 31 May 2027
• 1 June 2027 – 31 August 2027

Applications from specialists interested in either one three-month period or the full six-month period are welcome.

This is an opportunity to join an established Plastic Surgery service within a tertiary teaching hospital and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused specialist care across Canterbury.

About the service

The Plastic Surgery team provides specialist care to patients across the Canterbury region. As part of the team, you will work collaboratively with Plastic Surgery colleagues, medical and nursing staff, allied health professionals and other specialist services.

The role includes a combination of outpatient clinics, operating theatre activity, acute Plastic Surgery responsibilities and teaching. You will also contribute to clinical meetings, audit, continuing medical education and service-related activities.

About you

You will be a qualified and experienced Plastic Surgeon with:

• Specialist registration in Plastic Surgery, or eligibility for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate, where applicable.
• Postgraduate training in Plastic Surgery.
• Expertise across general Plastic Surgery.
• Post-Fellowship training and/or experience appropriate to working within a tertiary teaching centre, including an appropriate subspecialty interest.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• The ability to manage and prioritise a busy clinical workload.
• A commitment to patient-focused care, continuing professional development and quality improvement.

Experience in undergraduate teaching would also be desirable.

What you can expect

You will join a collegial and supportive Plastic Surgery team and have the opportunity to work within a large tertiary hospital environment in Christchurch.

The role provides exposure to a broad range of specialist Plastic Surgery work, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, clinical quality improvement and service development.

The position is up to 40 hours per week, with participation in the 1:8 on-call roster as required.

Why Christchurch?

Christchurch is a vibrant and growing city offering an excellent lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, mountains, ski fields and the great outdoors. It combines the benefits of a major urban centre with a relaxed lifestyle and is an ideal base for exploring the South Island.

Registration

To be considered for this position, you must be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in the vocational scope of Plastic Surgery, or already hold New Zealand specialist registration.

If you are an overseas-trained specialist, we can provide information regarding the New Zealand registration process as part of your application.

Interested?

If you are a Plastic Surgeon looking for a short-term opportunity in a supportive tertiary service, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply online or contact [email protected] for further information about the position.

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist | Christchurch Women’s Hospital

Fixed Term, full-time position – 1.0 FTE for 18 months starting 2027
Christchurch Women’s Hospital | Ōtautahi, Christchurch

Mō mātou | About us

“Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi – Putting people at the heart of all we do”

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. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care and excellence.

Here in Waitaha Canterbury, we deliver health services to a diverse and growing population, providing secondary and tertiary care across the region and specialist services to patients from throughout Te Waipounamu, the South Island.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

We have an exciting Fixed term opportunity for an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist to join our team at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

Christchurch Women’s Hospital is located on the central Christchurch Hospital campus, alongside Hagley Park and within walking distance of the central city. It is a busy tertiary referral centre with approximately 6,000 births each year. Our comprehensive service includes Maternal Fetal Medicine alongside a large and varied gynaecology service. We are also the regional referral centre for Gynaecological Oncology for Te Waipounamu, the South Island.

Our Senior Medical Officer team is predominantly generalist, providing care across both Obstetrics and Gynaecology and working collaboratively with a broad multidisciplinary team.

As an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Medical Specialist, you will contribute across the breadth of the service, providing high-quality specialist care to women and whānau. The role includes inpatient and acute care, outpatient clinics and participation in the full SMO on-call roster.

Your clinical responsibilities may include:

• General and high-risk antenatal care;
• Acute obstetric and gynaecological services;
• Colposcopy and outpatient procedural gynaecology;
• Inpatient specialist care and clinical decision-making;
• Supervision, teaching and support of junior medical staff and trainees; and
• Contribution to clinical governance, quality improvement and the ongoing development of our service.

We particularly welcome applicants with a strong obstetric focus. There is scope to further develop areas of special interest within the service, including early pregnancy, preterm birth and high-risk obstetrics.

As part of our commitment to equitable, patient and whānau-centred care, there may also be opportunities to contribute to outreach services, supporting access to specialist care closer to home for communities across Waitaha.

Christchurch Women’s Hospital is an accredited training centre for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), with both training and non-training registrars. As a Senior Medical Officer, you will play an important role in teaching, supervision and supporting the development of our future specialist workforce.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold specialist qualifications in Obstetrics and Gynaecology;
• Be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand;
• Have broad experience across Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with confidence managing acute and complex presentations;
• Be committed to providing safe, equitable and patient and whānau-centred care;
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team;
• Have an interest in teaching, supervision and supporting junior medical staff; and
• Be willing to participate fully in the department’s after-hours and on-call roster.

Tono ināianei | Apply now

If you are an Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist looking for a fixed term opportunity within a busy tertiary service, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online today.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact:

Amy Walker – Senior Recruitment Partner
Email:

• Use your broad range of Social Work abilities to help within a talented multi-disciplinary team.
• Permanent full time position, 40 hours per week (1.0FTE)
• NZ Registered Social Worker with current APC is essential. However, those graduating in 2026 and awaiting registration are welcome to apply.
  

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

Ashburton Hospital provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient, Outpatient and Community based health services to the wider mid-Canterbury community. The Hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments.

Rural health services employ around 550 full time and part time staff, which includes a clinical workforce in medicine, surgery and gynaecology, supported by nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of clinical situations.

This role will involve providing Social Work to inpatient, outpatient and community services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service. You would be part of a small team of experienced Social Workers who work together to provide a generalist service across the life span where no 2 days will be the same.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality Social Work services which meets the needs of the inpatients, outpatients and community patients / clients of Mid Canterbury
• Providing evaluation, therapeutic and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers

In this role, you will be responsible for providing assessment and intervention for adults, children and families with illness and/or disability to support them to remain in their own environment for as long as possible.

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team in this full time, permanent position.

Your skills will include:

• A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people requiring Social Work services
• The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high quality care
• Being self-motivated, organised and enjoy a challenge
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their supports, colleagues and service leaders

You will be a NZ Registered Social Worker with a current APC or a completing your degree in 2026 and awaiting registration

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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 20th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined. We will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

• Use your broad range of Occupational Therapy abilities to help within a talented multi-disciplinary team.
• Permanent full time position, 40 hours per week (1.0FTE)
• NZ Registered Occupational Therapists with current APC is essential. However, those graduating in 2026 and awaiting registration are welcome to apply.

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

Ashburton Hospital provides a range of Inpatient, Day patient, Outpatient and Community based health services to the wider mid-Canterbury community. The Hospital has 74 beds and annually admits around 5,000 patients, cares for 2,600 day patients and 15,000 patients attend outpatient appointments.

Rural health services employ around 550 full time and part time staff, which includes a clinical workforce in medicine, surgery and gynaecology, supported by nursing and allied health professionals with extensive experience in a wide range of clinical situations.

This role will involve providing Occupational Therapy to inpatient, outpatient and community services to Ashburton and Rural Health Service. You would be part of a small team of experienced Occupational Therapists who work together to provide a generalist service where no 2 days will be the same.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality Occupational Therapy services which meets the needs of the inpatients, outpatients and community patients / clients of Mid Canterbury
• Providing evaluation, therapeutic and educational services to patients/clients of Ashburton
• Working within a multi-disciplinary team and liaising with health providers
  

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our team in this full time, permanent position.

Your skills will include:

• A drive to ensure best health outcomes for people requiring Occupational Therapists services
• The ability to work within a team and contribute to the provision of high quality care
• Being self-motivated, organised and enjoy a challenge
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori OR a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and nurture relationships with patients, their supports, colleagues and service leaders

You will be a NZ Registered Occupational Therapists with a current APC or a completing your degree in 2026 and awaiting registration

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 for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 20th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined. We will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Join the Community Intensive Pathway team
• 1 x Permanent full-time (0.94FTE) position available
• 4 on, 2 off roster that may cover morning or afternoon shift

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 an experienced and compassionate mental health clinician looking for a role where you can make a real difference in the community?

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Community Intensive Pathway team working alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary group committed to providing high quality, recovery focused care in the community.

About the role

CIP provides brief and focused care for more acutely unwell consumers in their home while on leave or following discharge from hospital, or to prevent an admission to hospital. The service provides post discharge follow up and increased support to our NGO partners including respite and Te Ao Marama (a community-based peer lead, acute admission alternative service).

This role joins three existing positions meaning we can create a dynamic, supportive team delivering increased home-based follow-up in the community. CIP is currently managed by the Clinical Manager of Emergency Mental Health Service however provides clinical care to consumers under both adult inpatient and community teams.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and skilled mental health nurse who can bring clinical expertise, adaptability, and empathy to this role.

In this role you will:

• Be able to work independently, undertake home visits on your own if risk assessment determines it safe to do so.
• Work together in a collaborative manner within a small team, sharing the workload and decision making.
• Be flexible, confident, experienced and understand the value of intensive community-based support and enjoy working in partnership with consumers and their family-whanau.
• Have excellent communication skills to effectively work with a range of consumers, family-whānau, colleagues, health providers and other agencies
• Be self-motivated with drive, passion and initiative.

Essential Requirements

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current Practising Certificate (APC).
• Hold a current full driver’s licence, valid for use in New Zealand.
• Experience working in adult mental health
• Duly Authorised Officer (DAO) or be prepared to train as a DAO and maintain your DAO status while in the role.
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Please ensure you include a covering letter to highlight your relevant skillset and experience.

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 Wednesday, 21st October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Recruitment Partner Lisa Gray on [email protected]

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.

• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Permanent part time and full time positions available 0.6 - 1.0FTE (24-40 hours per week), please indicate your preference in your cover letter
• Qualification in Sterile Services essential

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.

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit is a dynamic, patient-focused service providing a wide range of diagnostic and interventional endoscopy procedures. As a Sterile Technician in endoscope reprocessing, you will work in a team reprocessing endoscopes to meet service needs

About the Role

The Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit undertakes more than 14,000 diagnostic and interventional procedures annually and provides specialised gastrointestinal and respiratory services to the Canterbury population. The service also acts as a secondary and tertiary referral centre for the South Island.

The unit operates from a purpose-built facility at Christchurch Hospital, with eight procedure rooms, two recovery areas and two reprocessing areas, across two floors. It also provides specialist endoscopy equipment to other areas of the hospital campus including Waipapa and Parkside Operating Theatres, Interventional Radiology, and ICU.

In this role you will work 8 hourr shifts, Monday to Friday between the hours of 0730 - 1800hrs with pro rata participation in an on-call roster from 0800hrs Saturday to 2000hrs Sunday for acute endoscopy procedures.

This key team is looking for Qualified Sterile Services Technicians to join us on a permanent basis.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Providing direct technical processing of reusable medical devices (RMDs);
• Ensuring decontamination is achieved through the correct washing process;
• Ensuring that RMDs are inspected and tested as required and specific to each RMD;
• Ensuring all required documentation is completed.

About You

In this role you will work within a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. This is a fast-paced clinical environment where flexibility, strong clinical judgement, and excellent teamwork are essential

• You will need to be able to perform well under pressure;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• Good communication skills;
• Knowledge of te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
• You will also need to be physically fit as this role involves standing for extended periods
• NZSSA Sterilising Technology Certification.

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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 14th October. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at

Applications sent via email will not be accepted. We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close this advertisement early.

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Community Mental Health Nurse - CAF Access Team

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Location: Canterbury, Christchurch

Employment type: Contract/Temp Part time

Category: Clinical / Nursing / Registered Nurse

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Christchurch/PC4441468

Patient Care Assistant

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā

Location: Auckland, North Shore/West Auckland

Employment type: Permanent Part time

Category: Non-clinical / Administration / Administration

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/WDHB21768

Mental Health Professional - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa

Location: Wairarapa, Masterton

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Allied Health / Social Worker

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Wairarapa/6937292

Please Apply on the Te Whatu Ora careers page

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) - Casual

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland

Location: Auckland, Central Auckland

Employment type: Casual

Category: Clinical / Technical / <MULTIH07C>

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/ADHB25201

Service Manager, Whangarei Adult and Older Persons Mental Health & Addictions

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau

Location: Northland, Whangarei

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Non-clinical / Management / Management

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Northland/WHA01524

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