Dialysis Care Assistant — Renal Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Scott Dialysis Unit at Middlemore Hospital. You will support RNs with patient care and contribute to a high standard of renal care for the community.

The role requires 2+ years HCA experience in New Zealand and relevant NZ certificates, along with good communication skills and organisational ability. Applications close 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in the dialysis unit.
• Assist registered nurses with day-to-day patient care tasks.
• Support patients and families and help maintain relationships with the care team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

NZ Level 4 Health Care Assistant certificate

NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Scott Dialysis Unit at Middlemore Hospital. You will support RNs with patient care and contribute to a high standard of renal care for the community.

The role requires 2+ years HCA experience in New Zealand and relevant NZ certificates, along with good communication skills and organisational ability. Applications close 30 October 2026.