Allied Health Assistant

Located in Tauranga, a vibrant coastal city offering lifestyle balance and natural surroundings Part‑time position 0.6 FTE working Monday to Wednesday Help people maintain independence at home through innovative rehabilitation equipment solutions 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 Join the Rehabilitation Equipment Store team and play an important role in supporting people to live safely and independently in their own homes. This varied position combines equipment delivery and fitting, client support, administration, logistics coordination, and equipment management. You will work closely with Allied Health Professionals, assist with home visits, fit the equipment to suit, and contribute to the smooth operation of a service that directly impacts the wellbeing and independence of people across the Bay of Plenty. About the Team/Service/Location The Rehabilitation Equipment Store sits within Community Allied Health Services, a team dedicated to delivering client focused, holistic care that helps people remain safe, independent, and well in their own homes. Based in Tauranga and supporting communities across the Bay of Plenty, the service works closely with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and other Allied Health Professionals to provide equipment and resources that support rehabilitation, recovery, and independence. Known for its collaborative, innovative, and supportive culture, the team is passionate about empowering clients and whānau to achieve the goals that matter most to them. You are a proactive and adaptable individual who enjoys practical, hands‑on work while building positive relationships with patients, whānau, and colleagues. You bring a positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and a genuine desire to make a difference in peoples lives. You work well independently and within a team, communicate confidently with people from diverse backgrounds, and are comfortable balancing physical tasks, administration, and service coordination responsibilities. What you will bring: Enthusiasm, resilience, initiative, and a positive can‑do attitude Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment Flexibility and willingness to embrace new ways of working and service improvement initiatives Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse communities A good level of physical fitness and strength Excellent organisational and time management skills Basic compute, IT, and clinical documentation skills Full New Zealand driver licence, including the ability to drive manual and automatic vehicles To view the Position Description please click here Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 14 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected] Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: TAU02771 Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga Job type: Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community #J-18808-Ljbffr