Health Care Assistant - Bureau

• Work where others holiday – enjoy the golden beaches, bustling cafés, and a vibrant lifestyle in Tauranga
• Permanent part-time opportunity - 0.6FTE / 24 hours a week
• Enjoy variety in your day while supporting multiple services across Tauranga Hospital
   

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Looking for flexibility and variety in your nursing career? Tauranga Hospital’s internal Nursing Bureau offers you the chance to work across multiple services, gaining experience in a range of clinical areas.

As part of the Bureau team, you will be deployed to different wards depending on short notice leave and hospital needs. Each shift brings new opportunities to broaden your skills, support diverse teams, and make a real impact on patient care. Comprehensive orientation and support are provided to help you thrive in our specialty areas. 

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our talented Nursing Bureau is a vital part of Tauranga Hospital, ensuring consistent and responsive nursing support across services. You will join a team of adaptable, skilled professionals who thrive on variety, collaboration, and providing excellent patient-centred care in one of New Zealand’s fastest growing regions.

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About you

To be successful in the role you will display motivation, flexibility, and enjoy the challenge of stepping into different clinical settings. You will bring recent acute experience, excellent teamwork skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands.

What you will bring:

• A certificate in Health Care Assistance, Level 3 or 4 is preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering safe, quality care

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 08 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference vacancy TAU02936 and contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.