Health Care Assistant - Relief Team
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Relief Team
- Permanent, Part-time, hours negotiable
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
As a Health Care Assistant in our Relief Team, you’ll provide essential support across multiple clinical areas, ensuring patients and whānau receive safe, compassionate care. This is a varied and dynamic role where you’ll assist nursing teams with delegated clinical tasks, help maintain patient comfort, and provide technical and clerical support to keep services running smoothly.
You’ll work closely with Registered Nurses and other health professionals, contributing to a positive patient experience and supporting the delivery of high‑quality care. If you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, adapting to different teams, and making a real difference every day, this role offers plenty of variety and purpose.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Relief Team is part of the Integrated Operations Centre at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital. This team provides flexible support across wards and services, ensuring continuity of care and operational efficiency. You’ll join a collaborative, supportive group that values teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to patient safety.
Working in this team means being part of a culture grounded in Te Whatu Ora’s values - respect, improvement, care, and teamwork - while contributing to equitable health outcomes for our community.
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About you
You’ll be a caring, reliable and adaptable team member who enjoys supporting others and working in a variety of clinical settings. You will bring:
- New Zealand Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) – Health Assistance, or commitment to complete this within two months of starting.
- Ability to follow direction and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with sensitivity to patient needs.
- Basic computer and telephone skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Physical fitness and ability to meet the role’s physical requirements.
- A commitment to cultural safety and confidence engaging respectfully with Māori whānau.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of ECA (patient management system).
- An enthusiastic, proactive attitude and willingness to adapt in a changing environment.
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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jess Cocker via email on Jessica.Cocker@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.