Casual Care Associate - Wairoa Hospital

• Wairoa Hospital
• Casual
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

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

As a Health Care Associate, you will support the nursing and clinical team in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients at Wairoa Hospital. This casual position offers flexibility and variety – perfect if you're looking to contribute to your community, build experience in the health sector, or balance work with other commitments.

Your day will involve assisting with personal cares, patient mobility, and maintaining a clean and safe environment, all while being a vital part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team that places whānau and patient wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team at Wairoa Hospital is proud to serve the local community with aroha and professionalism. We are a small, supportive, and collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional rural healthcare in a welcoming and culturally inclusive environment.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Health Care Associate, you will bring:

• A caring, respectful, and patient-focused attitude
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Flexibility to work shifts across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays
• Previous experience in a healthcare or support role (preferred, but not essential)
• A commitment to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care

If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the Wairoa community, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anne Bruce via email on anne.bruce@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.