Health Care Assistant - Thames Birthing Centre

• Health Care Assistant Thames Maternity Unit
• Permanent part-time 56 hours
• Be part of the national transformation in Women’s Health

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 you will be working under the direction and supervision of the registered midwife in supporting new mum’s in the journey to motherhood.

A Health care assistant is a vital and rewarding position in the healthcare sector

Key responsibilities:

• Direct Patient Impact – you will make a difference in women’s lives every day by supporting their pregnancy/birth journey
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication
• Microsoft office proficient
• An interest in promoting Women’s Health and well being, Knowledge of Te Reo and be especially willing to embrace Tikanga Maori
• Work experience in a health care setting, administrative role, or customer facing would be preferred.

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About the Team/Service

We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to deliver the best health outcomes for our total population. To do this we are working hard to develop a robust and capable workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds with the necessary capability and who share our values to apply.

About you

As a Health care assistant, we will offer you:

• An exciting working environment
• A thorough torientation
• Support in the development of your portfolio
• Ongoing professional development

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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 25 June 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sue van Dam at sue.vandam@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.

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