Health Care Assistant, Variance Response Management
Health Care Assistant – Variance Response Management
- Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau
- Permanent, Full-time (1.0FTE) Position Available
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
Middlemore Central (MMC) is seeking Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to become part of the Variance Response Management (VRM) team. We are in search of HCAs with recent ward experience, who can positively contribute to our team.
This is a fabulous opportunity to work within a established team, providing support to the nursing workforce. In this role, you will collaborate with teams throughout Middlemore's acute services to ensure prompt and effective variance response management to support the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care. The Variance Response team will be providing rostered cover over 24 hours/ 7days a week. Flexible working hours available.
The successful candidate will have proven clinical experience, exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, and a commitment to supporting change in alignment with Counties Manukau organisational values.
Essential
- Level 4 Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience
- or Level 3 HCA certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent
Please apply online at https://info.health.nz/careers/explore-new-zealand/auckland/east-south-counties-manukau or for more information please contact Nancy in the recruitment centre at Nancy.Li@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert
Applications Close: 7th September 2026
Job Number: CMH202617821
