Orderly

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury

Timaru Hospital

Casual Opportunities Available

Varied and Hands-On Support Role

Support Patient Care Across Hospital Services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and motivated Casual Orderlies to join our team at Timaru Hospital.

As an Orderly, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of healthcare services across the hospital. Working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, you will provide a professional and efficient support service that contributes to the smooth operation of hospital services and positive patient outcomes.

This is a varied and hands-on role that may include patient transfers, transporting equipment and supplies, delivering specimens, blood products and clinical items, assisting with stock and linen distribution, responding to service requests, and supporting departments across the organisation. You may also assist with security, mortuary, and general logistical support functions as required.

As a casual employee, you will provide cover on an as-needed basis and will need to be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

A friendly, professional, and helpful manner

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

A strong commitment to customer service and quality outcomes

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Physical fitness and the ability to undertake manual handling tasks

Strong organisational and time management skills

The ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to urgent situations

The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Good computer literacy and experience using digital systems

A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equitable health outcomes for Māori

A full, clean New Zealand Driver Licence

Desirable:

Previous experience in healthcare, logistics, supply, hospitality, security, or customer service environments

Relevant NZQA qualifications

An understanding of the New Zealand health sector

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and adapting to changing priorities

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the relevant collective agreement and the salary will be in accordance with the applicable pay scale and dependent on experience.

How to Apply

Please apply for this vacancy online via the Health NZ Careers website.

If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Becky Allen at becky.allen at [email protected].

If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as we may commence recruitment before the closing date once suitable applications are received.