Orderly (Emergency Department)

7 days ago

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

Orderly (Emergency Department), Nelson Hospital, Permanent Full-time

  • We do great work and we need a diverse and talented team to help us deliver.
  • We encourage a workforce that's innovative, eager to learn and enhance their skills, and passionate about caring for our community.

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 Orderly in the Emergency Department, you will provide patient care by safely moving patients and items around the hospital in a courteous , professional and well-presented manner. Your presence will contribute to the effective day-to-day operations within the department.

This role is permanent full-time working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7.00AM to 4.30PM. It will be important that you are available to work rostered and rotating shifts Monday to Sunday.

No on-call is required.

In addition to hourly rates, we pay penal rates for evening and weekend work, and additional payments/time off if you are rostered to work on a public holiday.

Please view the position description for further information.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be joining our team of nearly 10 who value teamwork and are committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our patients.

For more information on living and working in Nelson click here .

About you

As an Orderly in the Emergency Department, you will:

  • be an excellent communicator who is passionate about delivering a quality service,
  • be efficient and able to manage your time effectively,
  • have a clean driver's licence is essential.

Additionally, you must:

  • be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time,
  • bephysically fit and active with knowledge of heaving lifting techniques,
  • have a clean driver's licence (essential),

Hotel / Porter / Orderly or Security worker experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

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 07 December 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at OR

Grant Andrews (Manager Service Supply) at .

Job ref: R1N25-268

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.

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