Health Care Assistant - Maternity Services, Whangarei Hospital
- Te Kotuku Maternity, Whangarei Hospital
- Permanent part-time role (0.9FTE), working 36 hours per week
- Join the Te Kotuku Maternity Unit team and help us care for whānau at one of life’s biggest moments
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’re looking for a professional, caring, and reliable Health Care Assistant to support mothers, babies, and whānau in our busy Maternity Unit at Whangārei Hospital.
You will work alongside your colleagues to aid hapu mama, wahine, pepe and whanau within Te Kotuku Maternity Unit at Whangārei Hospital that meet their needs of daily living, comfort and safety.
Working under the direction and delegation of midwives the Health Care Assistant role contributes to supporting safe care by assisting hapu mama, wahine, pepe and whanau with delegated activities and supporting the maintenance of a safe, pleasant, functional environment as part of the healthcare delivery team.
This role will be based in the Maternity Services at Whangarei Hospital, working 36 hours per week on rostered shifts.
Tasks include but are not limited to:
- Provides hygiene, toileting, dressing, eating / drinking and mobilisation assistance as directed by Registered Midwife or Nurse
- Assist with meals and drinks service under the direction or supervision of a midwife or nurse
- Checking, ordering and restocking of supplies
- Assists with bed making, assembling patient bed spaces for admission and discharge
- Cleaning, monitoring and maintenance of equipment
- Mobilisation of equipment required in emergencies
- Administration tasks e.g. preparing files
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About the Department
The Maternity Services in Whangarei Hospital is both a primary and secondary facility, providing antenatal clinics, labour and birth care, and inpatient antenatal and postnatal care.
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About you
- We are looking for an individual who is has good communication skills, both written and English, with an ability to manage and prioritise tasks as required.
- The successful candidate will need to be capable of working well under direction, seek guidance and supervision as needed, with the ability to follow instructions correctly.
- Computer skills are essential
- No experience is necessary - training will be provided on site
- Whilst not essential, a NZQA health care qualification at level 3 or above, current first aid certificate and/or two years’ experience in the health sector as an HCA or in a related role is desired
- Capable of performing manual‑handling tasks safely and effectively
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 21st June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Hicks at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
