Patient Care Assistant, Gastroenterology Department
- Part-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term
- Comprehensive training programme with ongoing support
- Friendly, collaborative, and professional team culture
About the role:
As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you will support the delivery of high-quality Gastroenterology services by working closely with Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will contribute directly to a positive, efficient, and patient-centred experience. Responsibilities may rotate across sessions, days, or weeks depending on service needs.
This is a varied position where you will:
- Support the service with the delivery of the Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) service for patients who qualify for the test and are managed through the FIT pathway
- Assist with administrative functions
- Provide general support across clinics and the wider administration team
This is a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role working 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 6:00pm, with flexibility to negotiate working hours within this time frame.
About you:
We are looking for someone who is organised, personable, and thrives in a team environment. Ideally, you will have:
- At least 1 year of experience in a service-based environment
- Experience working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Healthcare experience (advantageous but not essential)
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 all applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/. To review the position description please "click here" or if you have any questions about the role, please contact Tangi Namulauulu via email Tangi.Namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz
Closing Date: 26th March 2026
