Healthcare Assistant ward 3A

• Healthcare Assistant Ward 3A, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Part time. 

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

We are seeking an enthusiastic, team focused Healthcare Assistant to join our Ward 3A team. This position has rostered and rotating shift patterns including weekends. Please click here to view the position description

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team in Ward 3A is committed to providing excellent care in a busy 30 bed surgical ward. We emphasise the importance of teamwork with all staff and provide a supportive and positive environment to utilise and extend your clinical skills

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About you

Ideally candidates will have:

• Recent Hospital Healthcare experience
• Level 4 qualification
• Team focused 
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Motivation and commitment to self-directed learning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Drivers licence

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 11 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emily Whitehead Emily.Whitehead@tdhb.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.