Allied Health Assistant (Speech Therapy and Dietetics)
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Allied Health Assistant, Nelson Hospital, Permanent Part-time
- Permanent part-time position working 48 hours a fortnight (0.6FTE)
- Professional development opportunities to further develop your skills
- Comprehensive orientation, induction and training will be provided
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 join our SLT and Dietitian teams supporting our services to provide high quality care to patients within the Nelson/Tasman region. Your role will be to assist with daily department functions, assist the therapists in delivering patient care activities, maintain department supplies and other tasks as directed. You will work under the supervision of registered health professionals.
This is a permanent, part-time role working 48 hours per fortnight (0.6 FTE), Monday to Friday between 7.30am and 5.00pm.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough is the main health provider for the top of the south. Nearly 3,000 strong, we are Nelson and Marlborough - s largest employer, which means the opportunities here are endless. Our main locations are Nelson and Wairau Hospitals but we are spread across the region and service all parts of the community. Our work can be challenging, but we are up for it. We have a great team and we work hard to make a difference. We value integrity, innovation, respect and teamwork.
For more information on living and working in Nelson click here
About you
You will be a practical, well organised and physically fit person with life experience and excellent written and oral communication skills. You - ll have a friendly and welcoming manner with the ability to relate to a broad range of people of all ages. It will also be important that you can work under direction, be a cooperative team player who is supportive of your colleagues, and work in flexible, positive manner displaying an appropriate level of initiative.
Applicants will require acurrent full driver - s license and must have:
- Year 11-NCEA Level 1 English (or equivalent)
- Year 11-NCEA Level 1 Maths (or equivalent)
- NZQA Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)*
*NZQA Level 3: New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Health Assistance Strand.
(If not previously obtained; to be completed within 2 years of commencement or to be commenced within 1 year of employment. Nelson Marlborough Health supports you with this process.)
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 24 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact
Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR
Anna Verhage (Clinical Dietitian) at anna.verhage@nmdhb.govt.nz .
Job ref: R1N25-166
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.