Health Care Assistant, Ward 30, Division of Medicine
Health Care Assistants – Ward 30 Division of Medicine
- Middlemore Hospital, Full Time Permanent Role (1 FTE)
- High performing, multi-disciplinary team
- Rostered Shifts
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 to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and other 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. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistants (HCA) to join the Medicine Division in supporting our expansion in inpatient General Medicine wards. The role is based at Middlemore Hospital and will be part of an exciting service growth.
Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care and compassion.
The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As aHealth Care Assistant, you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients and support our team work. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
- Contribute to an exciting new development
Essential:
- 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand, preferably in a large hospital setting
- Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
- or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
- Good communication skills & a compassionate approach
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Job Number: CMH202617200
Application Closes: 29 April 2026
