Allied Health Assistant

2 weeks ago

Tauranga, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Full time

**Work where other holiday - enjoy beaches, cafés, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle**:

- **Part-time - 0.6 FTE**:

- **Perfect for lifestyle flexibility while contributing to meaningful mahi**

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
- ** About the Role**

A new opportunity has been created as part of a national initiative to strengthen Allied Health Assistant (AHA) support in critical care. Based in our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) AT Tauranga Hospital, this permanent part-time position is designed to provide hands-on support to Allied Health Professionals (AHP) including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Dietitians, and Speech-Language Therapists.

As an AHA in ICU, you will support delegated tasks that contribute directly to the care and wellbeing of patients recovering from a variety of conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, frailty, and general medical presentations. You will have the opportunity to build strong working relationships across disciplines, helping improve patient outcomes in one of the hospital's most complex care environments.

This role offers weekday coverage with some flexibility for weekend work as needed.

**About the Team/Service/ Location**

You will report to the Occupational Therapy Team Lead but will be supported by and work closely with the wider inpatient Allied Health team, Clinical Leads, and Senior Medical and Nursing staff in ICU. Tauranga Hospital is a bustling secondary hospital serving a rapidly growing population, with a strong sense of community and collaborative care at its core.

**About you**

We seek an individual who brings compassion, initiative, and a desire to make a meaningful impact every day. You will thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting and are eager to grow your skillset in critical care.

**_ What you will bring:_**
- Experience as a Health Care or Allied Health Assistant (acute hospital setting preferred)
- A willingness to support a variety of Allied Health disciplines
- Strong cultural awareness and commitment to equity
- A team-focused mindset and adaptability to meet patient needs
- Passion for shaping and growing a new support service in critical care

**Working for Health New Zealand**

**How to Apply**

**Job details**:
**Job Reference**:

005005017**Location**:

- North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga**Job type**:

Permanent Part time**Expertise**:

- Clinical - Allied Health - Therapy Assistant**Closes**:

28-Aug-2025

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