Job Description
Permanent, Part Time (0.6FTE)
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about learning and professional development within the Allied Health, Scientific, and Technical (AHST) workforce, with strengths in communication and networking?
The People and Professional Development team is seeking a dynamic and innovative Allied Health Educator to support AHST staff. In this role, the Allied Health Educator will engage with a diverse range of Counties Manukau staff, including AHST professional leaders and managers.
Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering training and other professional development opportunities for the AHST workforce. You will proactively engage with the workforce, finding new and creative ways to involve the broader AHST community in building capability. You will also coordinate workforce-related projects, ensuring stakeholder needs are met within available resources.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in leading and/or delivering professional development activities in a healthcare environment. You must be a registered Allied Health, Scientific, or Technical practitioner, or a member of the relevant professional body if registration is not applicable.
This position is available on a permanent, part-time basis, working Monday to Friday, and is based at Middlemore Hospital.
Essential:
Registered Allied Health, Scientific or Technical practitioner, or member of professional body if registration is not applicable
Hold a current APC if applicable
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
Experience in leading/delivering professional development activities in a healthcare environment
Project coordination experience
Full, clean driver’s licence
What's in it for you?
Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
Discounted services as part of our work perks
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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To view the job description, please click here.
If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy on [email protected] or Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 0+ 2760044 ext 58680.
Job Number: CMH2026XXXXXX
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
Remuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelines
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.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about learning and professional development within the Allied Health, Scientific, and Technical (AHST) workforce, with strengths in communication and networking?
The People and Professional Development team is seeking a dynamic and innovative Allied Health Educator to support AHST staff. In this role, the Allied Health Educator will engage with a diverse range of Counties Manukau staff, including AHST professional leaders and managers.
Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and delivering training and other professional development opportunities for the AHST workforce. You will proactively engage with the workforce, finding new and creative ways to involve the broader AHST community in building capability. You will also coordinate workforce-related projects, ensuring stakeholder needs are met within available resources.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in leading and/or delivering professional development activities in a healthcare environment. You must be a registered Allied Health, Scientific, or Technical practitioner, or a member of the relevant professional body if registration is not applicable.
This position is available on a permanent, part-time basis, working Monday to Friday, and is based at Middlemore Hospital.
Essential:
Registered Allied Health, Scientific or Technical practitioner, or member of professional body if registration is not applicable
Hold a current APC if applicable
Minimum of 3 years clinical experience
Experience in leading/delivering professional development activities in a healthcare environment
Project coordination experience
Full, clean driver’s licence
What's in it for you?
Refund of your annual practising certificate cost
Discounted services as part of our work perks
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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to apply
To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. To view the job description, please click here.
If you have questions about this role, please contact Amy on [email protected] or Amy Lin in the Recruitment Centre on 0+ 2760044 ext 58680.
Job Number: CMH2026XXXXXX
Applications Close: 27 April 2026
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Allied Health Educator, People and Professional Development Team position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
