Health Care Assistant - Acute Surgical Assessment Unit - M18

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
• Permanent, part-time (0.4 FTE – 32 hours/fortnight)
• Rostered, rotating shifts
• Join a strong supportive and collegial team, with access to quality training and 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

This position is open exclusively to Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff only.

You will be working under the direction and supervision of registered nurses, assisting with aids to daily living. The position is responsible for providing a clean, safe, and tidy environment for patients and staff, as well as maintaining stock levels, and distributing supplies, linen and equipment throughout the ward as required.

 You must be available to work rotating rostered shifts, including night shifts.

Key responsibilities:

• Attend to patient needs with compassion and diligence
• Assist registered nurses with delegated tasks
• Ensure smooth patient flow
• Maintain a clean environment for both patients and staff
• Support the nursing team

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About the Team/Service

The Acute Surgical Assessment Unit, known as M18, is a unique, newly refurbished short-stay surgical ward. It is a modern, light-filled ward with a friendly team, with access to all the latest equipment. We have 16 inpatient acute surgical beds, along with a 10 bedded surgical assessment unit. Much like the Emergency Department, the assessment unit is an acute unit where we assess patients for emergency surgical admission.

About you

Skills and experience required for the role:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a NZ hospital (experience working in an acute setting is desirable)
• Computer skills and knowledge of clinical applications, including Oracle, Mykai, and property and infrastructure requests
• Clinical sign off for BGL and ECG would be advantageous
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Dedicated team player
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Legal right to work in New Zealand

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” or apply via our Waikato Careers website.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on Monday, 26 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kendra Corey at Kendra.Corey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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