Health Care Assistant

• Health Care Assistant । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Be an essential part of our care team, helping ensure patients feel supported, safe and comfortable throughout their hospital journey.

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 Assistant, you’ll work alongside Registered and Enrolled Nurses to provide hands‑on support that contributes to safe, high‑quality patient care. Your role will be varied - from assisting with patient comfort and daily activities, to helping maintain a clean and organised environment, supporting clinical tasks once trained, and completing essential administrative and clerical duties.

You’ll work in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team, treat all patients with dignity and respect, and help ensure care processes run smoothly across the unit. This role is well‑suited to someone who enjoys working with people, is reliable, compassionate, and committed to making a positive contribution to patient wellbeing.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Medical/Respiratory Service at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, working with a supportive nursing team, allied health staff, administration and wider hospital services. Our team environment values cooperation, professionalism and excellent patient care.

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About you

You’re a caring, motivated and organised person who enjoys supporting others and working as part of a busy clinical team. You will have:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance, or be enrolled and actively working toward it, or be committed to starting within six months of employment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A respectful and patient‑centred approach.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and whānau.
• Reliability, initiative and a willingness to learn.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to culturally safe care.

Desired:

• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice.

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 apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 3rd April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cheryl Hennah । cheryl.hennah@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.