Clinical Needs Assessor; Health

Richmond Health Hub, Permanent, Full-time.

We support people to achieve their goals, maintain independence and self‑reliance, and enjoy the best possible quality of life in their communities.

The Needs Assessment Team values teamwork and is seeking a motivated team member to join us in this role.

Based in Richmond and Nelson Hospital, you will be supporting the wider Needs Assessment team with service co‑ordination activity and communication processes, and will have close working relationships with Nelson Hospital, other health agencies, community services and Iwi/Health providers.

You will work alongside our Nelson Hospital Assessor, building strong relationships with disability, health and community services, as well as community providers and funders.

You will work within a restorative model and will ideally have experience of working with older people with a health‑related disability or those under the age of 65 affected by complex health conditions.

This is a permanent full‑time role, working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE), Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30AM to 4.00PM. No on‑call in this role.

We value your commitment and experience in working with people with disabilities, ensuring their needs and aspirations remain at the centre of all planning and decision‑making.

For more information on living and working in Nelson / Tasman.

The Needs Assessment team is based at the Richmond Health Hub, fostering a workforce that is innovative, committed to continuous learning, and passionate about supporting our community.

The team is strengths‑based, positive, and values respect and diversity. We offer a friendly work environment that is professional, maintains a wonderful sense of humour and perspective, and focused on the best outcomes for the people we work alongside.

• We invite applications from experienced Clinical Needs Assessors and Registered Health Professionals who would work in a support role to the wider team.
• Be a motivated and enthusiastic individual, ideally with experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Have knowledge and understanding of disability models of care and support desired.
• Hold a full driver's licence.
• Knowledge or experience with the NZ InterRAI Assessment tool would be an advantage.
• Has experience working with individuals with older adults or those with disabilities.
• Has the ability to work in both a team environment as well as independently.
• Is flexible and adaptable.
• Preference is given for applicants with a Nursing or allied health background.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.

Work 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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 26 September 2026.