Needs Assessor

**Needs Assessor / Service Coordinator**

- **Palmerston North Hospital**
- **Permanent Part time**

**This role offers the chance to truly make a difference—supporting people to connect with the services**
**and care they need to live well, maintain independence, and thrive in their everyday lives.**

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**

Supportlinks is the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) service for the Te Pae Hauora o
Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral district. We connect people to the support and services they need to live
well and independently — whether they're experiencing acute or short-term needs, living with long-term
health conditions, or are older people/kaumātua with age-related health conditions.
As part of the OPAL Community Services team, you'll work across the MidCentral District alongside a
dedicated and supportive transdisciplinary team — including geriatricians, occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, social workers, Māori connectors, and allied health assistants. Together, you'll make a
genuine difference in the lives of those we serve.
We're offering a permanent part-time role based in Palmerston North for someone who is enthusiastic,
energetic, resilient, and has a strong “can-do” attitude.
If you hold a current Annual Practising Certificate in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, or
Social Work, this is your chance to join a supportive, values-driven team and make a real difference
every day.

**About you**

We're looking for someone who brings both heart and skill to their work — someone who is passionate
about supporting people and whānau to achieve their goals. You'll also have:

- The ability to thrive in a changing health environment
- A mana-enhancing and restorative approach to your practice
- Experience working in a transdisciplinary team, drawing on your unique professional strengths
- Strong connections and understanding of local iwi and Māori providers
- Knowledge of community resources and networks across the MidCentral district
- Confidence with technology, including using a laptop and learning new assessment software
- A genuine desire to help clients and whānau reach positive outcomes
- The ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- A full, current driver's licence

**About the Location**

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal
lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life. It's a family-friendly place that's
easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities - beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains,
as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a
with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy
as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes
- Massey University and the International Pacific College.
Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston
North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz). Check out our careers site here for more information
about Palmerston North hospital.
We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to
discuss options

**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
communities.

**How to Apply**
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for
this position.