Health Care Assistant, Critical Care Complex
- Middlemore Hospital, Part Time Permanent Role (0.9 FTE) Available
- High performing, multi-disciplinary team
- Rostered shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, an amazing opportunity is waiting for you in our Critical Care Complex unit, based at Middlemore Hospital.
The Critical Care Complex which is both the Intensive Care Unit & High dependency Unit is the specialist care given to patients with acute (sudden), potentially reversible, life-threatening diseases. This may include patients who have life-threatening conditions such as a major accident, burns injury, spinal cord injury, severe infection or those recovering from a major operation.
The Health Care Assistant in Critical Care plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-prepared clinical environment for patients. This position is responsible for bedside stock replenishment, equipment cleaning, and preparing patient spaces for new admissions, with a strong focus on infection prevention and control standards. Working under the direction of Registered Nurses, the Health Care Assistant also supports patient care activities, including assisting with patient repositioning, transfers, and mobility, helping to promote patient comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients and the wider team.
These are 12 hour rostered shifts, that have to be flexible and includes weekends and public holidays.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential:
- 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
- Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
- or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
- Good communication skills
Join this amazing team by applying online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 27 July 2026
Job Number: CMH202516541
