Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Allied Health Assistant (Audiology), Nelson Hospital, Fixed term Part-time
- You will be joining a great team that values teamwork and is committed to supporting the best possible health outcomes for our community.
Expand your skill set as an Allied Health Assistant by supporting a team of Audiologists in an outpatient setting to provide excellent hearing services and to optimise the communication needs of individuals with hearing impairment!
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 Allied Health Assistant, you will work under supervision of a registered health professional to provide safe, efficient, and effective clinical care in -
The hours are Monday to Friday between 7.30AM to 5.00PM, up to 24 hours per fortnight (0.3 FTE). This is a fixed term role for 6 months with the possibility of being extended.
Please note this position is primarily based in Nelson but flexibility to support the Wairau base as needed will be appreciated.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will work under the supervision of and be supported by Audiologists in a multidisciplinary approach to patient centred care. Training will be provided in checking, performing minor repairs and troubleshooting of hearing aids, and in working effectively with Audiologists to improve hearing and communication in patients when problems are identified. Under the guidance of experienced Audiologists, you will play an important role in ensuring patients and their family and whānau are effectively engaged in their own care, enabling shared decision making between the patient and other health providers.
For more information on living and working in Nelson Marlborough click here.
About you
As an Allied Health Assistant, you will be adaptable, practical, well-organised and physically fit person with life experience, good computer skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.You will have a friendly and welcoming manner with the abilityto relate to a broad range of people of all ages. It will also be crucial that you can work with direction and delegation processes, be a cooperative team player who is supportive of your colleagues, and work in flexible, positive manner displaying an appropriate level of initiative.
A Home Carer Certificate, or equivalent, and/or experience within the health sector is preferred but is not essential as full training will be provided.
It - s essential that you have:
- Year 11 - NCEA Level 1 English and Maths (or equivalent),
- a current full driver - s licence,
- the NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand, if not previously obtained, this is to be completed within 2 years of commencement, or to be commenced within your first year of employment.
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 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Fiona Yip (Audiology Team Leader) at fiona.yip@nmdhb.govt.nz
Job ref: R1N25-056
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.