Rehab Assistant
5 days ago
- Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Hoki ki te Kāinga
Casual position with flexible hours, worked as required to meet service needs.
Enjoy flexibility with a casual role that fits around your lifestyle while making a real difference in peoples recovery. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive team environment.
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 a Rehabilitation Assistant, youll play a key role in supporting patients to regain independence in their daily activities. Working under the direction of registered health practitioners, youll assist with rehabilitation programmes, provide equipment support, and help clients achieve their goals using a restorative approach. This role is casual, offering flexibility and variety while making a meaningful difference in peoples lives.
Youll work across the Hoki ki te Kāinga service, supporting safe and effective care that prioritises patient wellbeing and cultural safety.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Hoki ki te Kāinga is a community-focused service within Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawkes Bay, dedicated to helping patients transition safely from hospital to home. Our team works collaboratively to deliver holistic, whānau-centred care across the Hawkes Bay region.
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About you
As a Rehabilitation Assistant, you will bring:
- A willingness to work towards a Level 3 Health and Disability Qualification within two years.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
- A full NZ drivers licence and confidence working independently in patients homes.
- A positive, problem-solving attitude and commitment to high-quality care.
- Experience in the health and disability sector or working with rehabilitation equipment (desired).
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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Tania Kiwara via email on
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
