Health Care Assistant, Emergency Department, Waitakere

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

• Permanent
• Part time – 0.6 FTE 

We are seeking an experienced Health Care Assistant with good communication and interpersonal skills to join our team in the Emergency Department at Waitakere Hospital. 

This position is rostered Monday - Sunday, therefore you must be prepared to work all shifts this includes nights and weekends.

About the Team/Service/ Location

You are expected to work well in a team, have excellent customer service skills and customer service practices, uphold confidentiality and discretion, good command of oral and written English and knowledge and understanding of the health care system.

About you

To be considered we will need the following:

· Excellent customer service skills

· At least 2 years’ experience working in an acute environment

· Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare system

· Someone who thrives in high energy environments and can prioritise effectively

· A New Zealand Citizen or Resident 

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 2 October 2025. Position reference number WDHB20428

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