- Tauranga Hospital
- Fixed Term Full-time – to 19 October 2025
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Wellness programme + Discounted goods
About the Role
If you are a motivated, enthusiastic person who loves to help others we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for a passionate person to fill an allied health assistant (AHA) fixed term full-time role (40 hours per week) to 19th October 2025 within our supportive occupational therapy team.
The role is varied and work includes therapeutic intervention for patients with traumatic brain injury, fractures, amputations, stroke and general frailty conditions.
About the Location
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Bay of Plenty Hauora a Toi is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.
https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/bay-of-plenty/
About you
Our preferred candidate will have:
- A passion for high quality patient care
- Experience in a hospital setting working on acute wards and preferably experience in a rehab setting
- Flexibility to work different shift patterns dependent on service need. This can be negotiable for the appropriate person in the role
- The ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Exemplary interpersonal skills
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 16th June 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers at