Health Care Assistant - Acute Stroke and Stroke Rehab – Older Persons and Rehabilitation (OPR4)

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
• Permanent, part-time, rostered position (16-24 hours/week)
• Join a strong, supportive and collegial work environment with a comprehensive orientation programme and wide range of professional development opportunities.

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 provide essential support to the service and our patients. This is a challenging yet equally rewarding environment, where you are part of a dedicated and supportive multi-disciplinary team who value each other.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist with routine tasks of daily living for patients, including personal hygiene, mobilising and positioning patients, feeding patients, and attending to communication needs
• Implement rehabilitation strategies to improve patient function
• Carry out assigned tasks such as ordering, cleaning, restocking, bed making, removing rubbish and linen, tidying and checking of equipment
• Administrative tasks as assigned

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About the Team/Service

OPR4 is a professional team dedicated to providing care for stroke and medical patients. We work in partnership with whānau to ensure patients have every opportunity to participate in rehabilitation and improve their health and wellbeing.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

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About you

Required skills & experience you will need to be considered for this role:

• Legally able to work in NZ
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Ability to work rotating and rostered shifts.
• A passion for holistic care
• Excellent communication skills
• Capacity to deliver high quality patient care
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Proven teamwork strengths
• Ideally have previous health care assistant experience, preferably in a hospital setting

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.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.