Health Care Assistant - Fixed-Term

• Health Care Assistant । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Fixed-Term for 12 months until March 2027, Part-Time । 72 hours per fortnight (0.9 FTE)
• A fixed‑term contract gives you stability while offering great experience within Te Whatu Ora Hawke’s Bay.

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

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover parental leave. In this role, you will provide essential clinical, technical and clerical support to the nursing team and wider multidisciplinary staff, ensuring patients and their whānau receive safe, respectful and high‑quality care.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient cares, maintaining patient comfort and dignity, completing delegated clinical tasks (once trained), restocking and cleaning equipment, and contributing to smooth patient flow. You will also support administrative tasks such as scanning, filing and helping with patient registration processes.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be working within a supportive nursing team alongside Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants, allied health professionals, administrative staff and clinical leaders. The service is busy, fast‑paced and highly collaborative - every team member plays an important role in ensuring patients receive timely, respectful and culturally safe care.

This is a setting where teamwork, communication and whanaungatanga are essential. You’ll also engage with services across the organisation, as well as external providers and community supports as needed.

The team embraces the values of Te Mauri o Rongo - safety, compassion, leadership, connection and cultural responsiveness.

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About you

You will be someone who brings empathy, reliability and a positive attitude to work each day. You will have:

Qualifications

• New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance
• OR be actively completing it
• OR be willing to commence study within six months of starting.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to follow direction and work well within a team
• Sensitivity to the needs of patients, staff and the public
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Basic computer and telephone skills
• Customer service skills and a calm, respectful approach
• Ability to adapt within a changing environment
• Understanding of cultural needs, including tikanga and the needs of diverse communities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to kneel, squat, reach and move comfortably to support patient care
• Ability to climb stairs and perform light physical tasks
• Fit, active and able to meet the physical demands of the role

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 6th March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Toni Mewburn । Toni.Mewburn@hbdhb.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.