Health Care Assistant - Ward M4 General Surgery

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, Part-time position available – Rostered and Rotating Shifts
• Strong supportive and collegial work environment
• Access to quality training and professional development opportunities

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

You will be working under the direction and supervision of a Registered nurse assisting with aids to daily living. Providing a clean, safe, and tidy environment for patients and staff as well as maintaining stock levels and distributing supplies, linen and equipment throughout the ward as required. 

You will be expected to be available to work rotating rostered shifts including night shifts. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining a safe environment – upholding infection control standards and ensuring patient areas are clean, organised, and well-equipped.
• Documentation – making sure to accurately record care provided and report any changes in patient conditions to the Registered Nurse on the ward.

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About the Team/Service

M4 is a 14 bedded general surgery ward, consisting of a small team of RN and HCA’s. We provide care to patients with various surgical conditions from breast surgery, biliary system conditions, bowel obstructions, elective bowel surgery utilising ERAS principles and so forth through the pre and post journey as well as managing symptoms conservatively.

About you

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• To be successful to in this role you must have either NZ Citizenship, Residency or a current open work visa
• Part time roles available could be ideal for undergraduate nursing students
• Excellent communication skills 
• Be a dedicated team player 
• Computer skills would be beneficial.

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 13 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Komal Kaur at Komal.Kaur@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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