Therapy Assistant - Intermediate Care/ Falls Prevention

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time position (1FTE; 80 hours per fortnight)
• Work alongside various clinicians to support patients.

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

The Therapy Assistant works alongside the Allied Health Therapists within Intermediate Care and the Falls Coordinator within the Community Services in their clinical work. The Therapy Assistant also provides some domestic supports as may be required for service users as well as clerical and administration services.

For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here. 

About the Service 

Health New Zealand| Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and we’re growing our inpatient physical health rehabilitation team by 60%. You will be joining a friendly team that is diverse in skills and experience, a team that welcomes collaboration, and that values the contribution of each team member. Our team provides rehabilitation care across acute and non-acute inpatient wards as part of Allied Health, and we’re happy to support other teams to ensure their success. 

For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

About you

Are you a caring and competent person who has a knowledge of the principles of rehabilitation and reablement? As part of the Intermediate Care clinic team with a focus on Falls Prevention, you will work alongside allied, nursing and medical professions so will need to have a professional manner and demonstrate effective communication skills both written and oral.

We are looking for someone who is able to establish effective therapeutic relationships with patients and be an advocate for their needs. Respect and confidentiality are essential, as much of the role involves working with patients in their own homes.

A commitment to culturally safe and appropriate practice in line with Te Tiriti principles is required.

About Taranaki 

• Do you want to work for an employer known for its focus on employee wellness? 
• Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team? 
• Join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga!

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities 

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealand’s most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a placewhere you can ski and surf on the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving café culture.Clickhereto read more information about Taranaki. 

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector for a population of 116,600 people. To learn more about our culture, view the video on ourcareers page. 

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 25 May 2025. Forfurther information,please contact Andrea Rowe at andrea.rowe@tdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.