Healthcare Assistant, Emergency Department
Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department, Middlemore Hospital
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.
About the Role
- Permanent Full & Part time opportunities!
- Rostered shifts Monday-Sunday
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to become part of our dynamic Emergency Department (ED) team at Middlemore Hospital.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work closely with our Registered Nurses and wider team, supporting patient care and contributing to the smooth running of the department to ensure a positive experience for patients and their whānau.
ED is a fast paced and high-pressure environment. We are looking for someone who is an adaptable and motivated team player, contributes positively to the workplace and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Following training and sign off, the HCA role may include extended responsibilities such as performing phlebotomy, ECGs, point-of-care testing, and monitoring vital signs under the supervision of registered nurses.
About the Team/Service
The Middlemore Hospital Emergency Department is one of the busiest in Australasia, delivering high-quality emergency and acute care for both adult and paediatric patients. It is a fast-paced environment where patient-centred care is achieved through strong teamwork and the support of multidisciplinary teams and services.
About You
To be considered we will need the following:
- Excellent customer service skills
- A minimum level 3 Health Care Assistant NZQA Qualification or equivalent (to be assessed) or overseas trained Registered Nurse
- At least 2 years HCA Experience in New Zealand.
- 1+ years of experience working in an acute environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system
- Someone who thrives in high energy environments
Our Organisation
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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
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.
How to Apply
Join this amazing team by applying online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@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.
Job Number: CMH202516041A
Application Closes: 14 November 2025
