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START Rehabilitation Assistant

New Zealand Government | New-Zealand, New-Zealand | Posted July 04, 2026

Position Overview

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Allied Health Assistants or Health Care Assistants to join our new service: START (Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehabilitation Team). START is an early supported discharge model of care designed to help primarily older people return home safely following an acute episode or injury. Rehabilitation and enablement continue in the home environment, delivered by trained health care assistants and support workers under the delegation of registered health professionals.

As a member of the START team, you will play a vital role in supporting recovery and independence at home. Your work will help reduce hospital readmissions and improve quality of life for our clients.

About the Team/Service/Location

  • Improve functional resiliency / independence.
  • Ensure seamless re‑integration back to primary care.
  • Manage issues related to medication, nutrition.
  • Manage carer stress.
  • Iden...

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