Health Care Assistant, Bureau
Healthcare Assistant, Bureau Resource Team
- Middlemore Hospital/Manukau Health Park
- Opportunity to learn in different specialities within the organisation
- Rostered shifts
- Fixed-Term Position Available until October 31, 2026
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, an amazing opportunity is waiting for you as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) within our Resource Team.
Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care.
The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As aHealth Care Assistant you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential:
- Good communication skills
- Ideally a 2nd or 3rd-year Nursing Student currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing programme
- Proven experience and assessed competence in accurately recording patient observations (Vital Signs)
Important Notes:
Applicants must not be currently employed at Counties Manukau or any other Te Whatu Ora district in any other role.
Open to candidates willing to work at a low FTE in a short-term contract.
This opportunity is ideal for those looking to enter the workforce or gain New Zealand hospital experience.
Join this amazing team by applying online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at Nancy.Li@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 26th February 2026
Job Number: CMH202616659
