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• Status - Casual to cover annual and sick leave
• Location – Hillmorton Hospital, Annex Road South, Middleton, Christchurch
• Salary – Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement.
• Application - Please submit your most recent resume along with a cover letter stating why you believe that you are the ideal candidate for the role highlighting any skills you have gained along the way.

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

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

You will be providing cover across inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Effective problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Ideally experience as a Hospital Aide or similar
• Mental Health experience is highly 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’ porta. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray - [email protected].

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

• Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch
• Casual pool position
• While mental health experience is desirable, applications from staff who wish to gain experience within mental health are welcomed
• Must be Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC
• Must have a mental health scope of practice
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a cohesive Multi-Disciplinary Team

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

On both the Specialist Mental Health Services' permanent and casual pools, we have need for a casual Enrolled Nurses with mental health experience. Primarily based at Hillmorton Hospital, you will be providing cover across inpatient services; including acute adult admitting units, high/ complex needs services, intellectual disabilities, forensics, specialty services, Mothers and Babies, Eating Disorders, Alcohol and Drug, and child and youth services.

About You

This position requires a background in mental health, working as an Enrolled Nurse and the ability to work both autonomously, and alongside the multidisciplinary teams you will be working with. The opportunity to cover in a variety of different settings across Specialist Mental Health Services, means:

• We are looking for Nurse’s with excellent communication and time management skills who can work effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• As part of a progressive organisation that values honesty, respect and integrity for every individual, this multi-varied role presents you with the opportunity to work in dynamic and challenging health environments.
• You will need to be confident, resilient and have the ability to build strong and successful relationships, with the patients and their families/whanau as we have a strong emphasis of re-engagement into the community.

Skills and experience

• Registered with the Nursing Council of New Zealand with a current APC and mental health scope;
• Previous Mental Health scope and experience is preferred;
• Nurses with the right skills and attitude who do not have mental health experience but have mental health scope, would be considered on a case by case basis;
• Excellent communication and time management skills;
• Confident and resilient;
• Strong focus on relationship-building;
• Knowledge of and a commitment to Te Tiriti O Waitangi.

About Us

Specialist Mental Health Services are an interdisciplinary team that forms part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Canterbury]. We are committed to working and partnering with tāngata whaiora and their whānau. Constantly striving to work within our philosophy; we develop therapeutic, supportive and empowering relationships with our consumers, enabling them to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lisa Gray at [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

Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity commencing August 2027

An outstanding opportunity to further your interventional cardiology training in one of New Zealand’s leading tertiary centres.

Work with world-class Consultants, gain specialist procedural experience, and contribute to a high-performing, patient-centred team.

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 Interventional Cardiology Fellow, you will be part of a high-volume service delivering over 1000 PCIs annually, including 24/7 STEMI coverage and a thriving structural heart disease programme. You’ll gain hands-on experience in PCI including complex PCI including LM stenting, bifurcations, atherectomy and CTO. You will also be exposed to advanced intracoronary imaging (OCT/IVUS) techniques and physiology (FFR/CFR/IMR/iFR).

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside experienced Consultants in an accredited advanced training department, further developing your expertise in a collaborative and innovative environment. You will also participate in the after-hours roster covering cardiology admissions and inpatients.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Interventional Cardiology team is based at Christchurch Hospital, the major tertiary referral centre for the South Island. With 7 Interventional Cardiologists and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, we provide high-quality cardiac services to a population of nearly 700,000. The team is known for its supportive culture, academic involvement, and commitment to clinical excellence.

For more information on living and working in Christchurch, click here.

About You

As a successful candidate for this role, you will:

• Have completed advanced training in Cardiology (FRACP, MRCP (UK) or equivalent).
• Have at least two years of Specialist Training in Cardiology.
• Be competent in diagnostic coronary angiography (PCI experience is an advantage but not essential).
• Be eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (see www.mcnz.org.nz/registration).
• Be available to commence the role in August 2027.

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 serve 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 Amy Walker – Recruitment Specialist –[email protected]

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai – Join us in shaping the future of cardiology care in Aotearoa!

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• Christchurch - Burwood Hospital – Operating Theatre
• Permanent Full-time position working 40 hours per week (Start date 11/01/2027)

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.

Make a difference behind the scenes

Are you highly organised, commercially minded and someone who takes pride in getting the details right?

We are looking for a Purchasing Officer to join our Operating Theatre team. This is a busy and important role where your purchasing, inventory and problem-solving skills will help ensure our clinical teams have the medical equipment, instruments and implants they need, when they need them.

You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, receipting and stock management, while working closely with suppliers, Procurement teams and clinical staff.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities and has a strong eye for detail.

About the role

As our Purchasing Officer, you will:

Purchase Orders and receipting

• Raise accurate purchase orders with the correct coding, pricing and product information.
• Consolidate orders where appropriate to improve efficiency and minimise transaction costs.
• Purchase against Te Whatu Ora catalogue numbers wherever possible.
• Use i-Procurement and FPIM systems for inventory and expense purchasing.
• Accurately match and receipt goods against purchase orders.
• Ensure serial and lot numbers are correctly recorded and barcode labels are applied where required.
• Sort and distribute goods to the correct internal locations.

Supporting our internal customers

• Provide responsive and high-quality purchasing support to clinical and operational teams.
• Ensure internal customers' purchasing needs and deadlines are met.
• Provide advice and support to staff using i-Procurement, including assistance and training where required.
• Build positive working relationships with clinical, Procurement and other internal teams.

Managing outstanding orders and solving problems

• Regularly review outstanding and overdue purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal customers to resolve delivery issues.
• Identify and resolve problems relating to pricing, units of measure, product codes and other purchase order discrepancies.
• Work closely with Procurement to share information that supports effective supplier relationships, pricing and contract management.

FPIM and inventory maintenance

• Maintain purchasing sub-inventories in partnership with clinical staff.
• Manage units of measure and update inventory information as required.
• Add, remove and update items within sub-inventories.
• Assist with appropriate minimum and maximum stock level management.
• Ensure purchasing and inventory information remains accurate and up to date.

Stock management

• Manage stock within sub-inventories in accordance with purchasing and financial processes.
• Process FPIM transactions for consignment stock being returned to suppliers.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving lot- and serial-tracked stock.
• Ensure physical stock and inventory system records are accurately aligned.

About you

We are looking for someone who is accurate, organised and proactive, with the ability to work confidently in a busy environment where priorities can change.

You will bring:

• Strong technical and administrative skills relevant to purchasing and stock management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• A practical and balanced approach to problem-solving, including when working under pressure or through change.
• A proactive, focused and goal-oriented approach.
• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining an understanding of the wider service and organisational priorities.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• High levels of integrity and accountability.
• Confidence working with computer systems, ideally including Microsoft Office and FPIM.
• The ability to work accurately with high volumes of information and transactions.
• Previous experience in the health sector would be an advantage, although significant commercial or purchasing experience will also be highly valued.

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Previous experience in purchasing, stock management or goods receipting.
• Experience working with medical equipment, clinical supplies or inventory systems.
• Experience using FPIM and/or i-Procurement.
• An understanding of stock control, consignment inventory, serial numbers and lot tracking.
• Experience working within a hospital, healthcare or other complex operational environment.

Why this role matters

Although you won't be providing direct patient care, your work will have a direct impact on the delivery of safe and effective healthcare.

By ensuring the right equipment, instruments, implants and supplies are available when required, you'll be helping our Operating Theatre teams provide the best possible care for patients.

If you are a highly organised purchasing professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with people and making sure the details are right, we'd love to hear from you.

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 serve 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

you.

• West Coast – Westport and surrounds
• Permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Make a real difference in people's lives

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about helping people live fulfilling lives in their own homes and communities?

We are looking for Support Workers to join our team and play an important role in supporting people to live well, age well and experience a respectful end of life within their own communities.

Working under the direction of a Registered Health Professional, you will provide safe, high-quality and culturally respectful support that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Every day will be different. You will work alongside clients to support their individual needs, encourage participation in everyday activities and help them remain as independent and active as possible.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will:

• Provide compassionate, respectful and culturally safe support that enhances dignity and mana.
• Support clients to remain independent and actively involved in their own care.
• Encourage participation in everyday activities that promote wellbeing, confidence and independence.
• Follow individual care plans, organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe and consistent support.
• Work under the direction of Registered Health Professionals and as part of a wider care team.
• Build positive and respectful relationships with clients, whānau and colleagues.
• Support people to remain connected with their communities and maintain their quality of life.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a client's needs and wellbeing.
• Contribute to an inclusive and responsive service that meets the needs of the communities we serve.
• Use technology effectively for communication, documentation and service administration.
• Participate in ongoing training and skills development, working towards the full extent of your scope of practice.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as agreed with your manager.

Supporting better outcomes

Our Support Workers play an important role in improving access to services and achieving positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

You will contribute by:

• Identifying barriers that may affect a person's ability to access or engage with services.
• Sharing your observations and insights with the wider care team.
• Supporting inclusive, responsive and person-centred service delivery.
• Looking for practical ways to improve the experience and outcomes of the people you support.

About you

We are looking for people who genuinely care about others and take pride in making a positive difference.

You will be:

• Empathetic and compassionate.
• Reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to the people you support.
• Passionate about helping people live meaningful and fulfilling lives in their communities.
• Respectful of individual choices, beliefs, culture and circumstances.
• Committed to cultural safety, dignity and mana-enhancing care.
• Comfortable working independently while also being part of a wider healthcare team.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, whānau, health professionals and colleagues.
• Willing to learn, develop your skills and embrace new ways of working.

What you'll need

Essential:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 2), or a willingness to undertake this qualification with our support, with opportunities to progress to Level 3 and potentially Level 4.
• A current full New Zealand driver's licence.
• Competence using Microsoft applications and similar computer systems.
• A commitment to providing safe, respectful and person-centred support.

It would be an advantage if you have:

• Previous experience as a Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver or similar role.
• Experience working in a community, hospital, aged residential care or other healthcare setting.
• Experience supporting people with complex or changing needs.

Why join us?

This is more than a support role — it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's everyday life.

Whether you're helping someone maintain their independence, supporting them to stay connected with their community or simply being there when they need a helping hand, your contribution matters.

If you're caring, dependable and passionate about supporting people to live well and with dignity, we'd love to hear from you.

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 career’s 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.

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Registered Midwife, Maternity South Women's Health

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau

Location: Auckland, South & East Auckland

Employment type: Permanent Full time

Category: Clinical / Midwifery / Hospital Setting

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Auckland/CMH202617900

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Registered Nurse - District Nursing

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes

Location: Bay of Plenty, Tauranga

Employment type: Casual

Category: Clinical / Nursing / Community / District / Public Health

View full details and apply: https://www.kiwihealthjobs.com/jobs/19737/Bay-of-Plenty/TAU02566

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