Allied Health Assistant

Allied Health/Therapy Assistant Outpatient Community Teams

Part-time Full-time roles AVAILABLE

North Shore Waitakere Hospitals and West community sites

Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora Waitemata

• Be part of an enthusiastic interdisciplinary team providing rehabilitation to adults
• Enjoy improved worklife balance with flexible hours and days (Monday- Friday)
• Gain experience across allied health teams
• Make a meaningful difference in patients lives!

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We currently have full-time and part-time opportunities across our adult allied health teams within the Physiotherapy Outpatients and Community Allied Health services at Health New Zealand Waitemata.

As an Allied Health/Therapy Assistant, you will support adult patients throughout their rehabilitation journey by providing therapy assistance, motivation, and a range of prescribed activities.

• A full-time position is available within our Outpatient Physiotherapy service and will be split across our North Shore and West Outpatient teams. We also welcome part-time applicants interested in a job-share arrangement.
• A part-time position is available within our West Community Allied Health team.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our allied health teams are based on the North Shore and in West Auckland. They support adult patients with a wide range of rehabilitation needs following events such as stroke, fractures, amputation, and illness-related deconditioning.

You may work in:

• Outpatient Physiotherapy Service

You will work under the guidance of a Physiotherapist, supporting patients with their rehabilitation programmes. You will work with a wide range of clinical presentations including post-operative care, falls prevention, deconditioning, oncology-related needs, and neurological conditions.

Tasks may involve:

group-based sessions

1:1 therapy assistant sessions

supervised gym programmes

hydrotherapy classes

assisting with equipment provision

• Community Allied Health Team

You will work alongside an interdisciplinary team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, dietitians, social workers and Speech-Language Therapists. You will deliver patient-centred rehabilitation programmes in patients homes or therapy gyms.

Tasks may involve:

supporting daily functional activities

strength and balance programmes

communication-focused activities

assisting with ordering, provision, setup and education on use of equipment

-maintaining accurate oversight of consignment (equipment) stock

About You

We are looking for dedicated, honest, hard-working, and reliable individuals with strong time-management skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.

Our teams operate Monday to Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. We welcome applicants available for full 8-hour days as well as those looking for reduced or school-friendly hours.

To be successful as an Allied Health/Therapy Assistant, you will have:

• Previous health-related experience, preferably in rehabilitation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working effectively in a team
• A valid NZ Drivers Licence

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Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. We proudly support a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community, and we welcome applicants from Maori, 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 4 January 2026.

For role-related questions, please contact:

Esmari Oosthuizen, Clinical Leader Outpatient Physiotherapy

Esmari.oosthuizen@waitematadhb.govt.nz

Ashley Simmons, Clinical Leader Community Physiotherapy

Ashley.simmons@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For recruitment queries, please contact:

Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant

Lissa.Crook@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Job reference: WDHB20240

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we may progress with recruitment prior to the closing date.