Health Care Assistant - Te Poutama Arawhiti (Health in Aging)

• Located at Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent Part-time position - 0.8 FTE
• Te Poutama Arawhiti (Health in Aging) Acute stroke unit, rehabilitation and specialist health services for older people
• Wellbeing benefits - full onsite gym, health program

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

Te Poutama Arawhiti (Health in Aging) is looking for a Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team. With a strong focus on rehabilitation therapy, this role requires good communication skills and a team focus.

You will work under the direction of the registered nursing team and alongside the many disciplines that make up our service. We have a permanent 0.8 FTE position available working 64 hours per fortnight. Full orientation and training will be provided. 

The successful applicant will be a team player, have a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and the ability to work with our older population. We are committed to delivering high quality care to the wider community.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Join our high performing multi-disciplinary team that thrive on promoting patient centred care and excellence in all that we do. The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful beaches and outdoor living.

For more information on living and working in the Bay of Plenty click here.

About you

The successful applicant will:

• Have a caring nature with a good work ethic 
• Current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or in a related health care service 
• Have a certificate on Health Care Assistance of Level 3 or 4 

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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 13 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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