Health Care Assistant

New Zealand Government; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui is seeking an Health Care Assistant (Housekeeper) to join our Maternity Service in Whanganui. This permanent role offers two evening shifts per week (six hours each) with potential for more to cover leave.

Applicants with a rest home certificate (or working toward one) and strong communication skills are invited to apply. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on safe, compassionate care for new families.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Rest home certificate or working towards one.
• Experience in health or maternity care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide a caring, safe and clean environment for new whānau and pepe.
• Work two evening shifts per week (6 hours each) with potential for additional hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Rest home certificate

Job description

Health Care Assistant Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui is seeking applications for an Health Care Assistant (Housekeeper) to join our Maternity Service. Whanganui Hospital Maternity Permanent position available: 12 hours (six hours shifts) per week.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui is committed to increase the diversity of our workforce, and actively focus on employing and building a sustainable Māori workforce which supports our pro-equity commitment.

• Aroha - The value of love, respect and empathy, demonstrating compassionate and non-judgemental relationships.
• Kōtahitanga - The value of unity and vision sharing where we demonstrate trust and collaboration.
• Manaakitanga - The value of respect, support and caring where we demonstrate doing our very best for others.
• Tino Rangatiratanga - The value of self-determination where we empower individual/whānau choice.

Ko te kaupapa | About the role

This position involves two evening shifts per week, each lasting six hours. There will also be opportunities to increase hours to provide leave cover, which may include morning shifts. If this sounds like you and you have the relevant rest home certificate (or are working towards one), with a good record of communication skills, then we would welcome your application.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

We are seeking someone with good communication and interpersonal skills, who will enjoy the experience of working within a multidisciplinary team providing a caring, safe and clean environment for new whānau and their pepe.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i Te Pōari o Whanganui | Working at the Whanganui DHB

Our Maternity Service has a:

• high normal birth rate
• long water birth history
• low intervention rates
• low caesarean rates
• small, dedicated team

Ko wai mātou | Who are we

Our vision is He Hāpori Ora - Thriving Communities, with our mission being 'to improve health and independence through a responsive and integrated health system'. We ensure health care places people and their whānau at the centre of everything we do with and for them. We support and empower individuals and whānau to determine their own wellbeing and are committed to working in authentic partnership with other health care providers, iwi, government, social and community agencies to build strong, resilient, connected people and whānau. As part of Whanganui District Health Board's commitment to Whānau Ora, our vision and mission recognises that to achieve healthy communities, all people -regardless of income or social status - need to live in healthy homes and environments where people feel safe, connected, resilient and able to determine their own needs and the needs of their whānau. For more information regarding our DHB visit: www.wdhb.org.nz.

The Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora – Whanganui rohe/region has something for everyone. From excellent education and sports training facilities, outdoor adventure pursuits, the best value-for-money housing in New Zealand, access to rural communities and lush picturesque native forest and idyllic surroundings. Our hospital campus is located within the beautiful family orientated town of Whanganui which has a moderate climate, next to the mighty Whanganui River, near to the sea, with the central plateau a stone's throw away, if you are looking for a change in lifestyle with good career prospects then the Whanganui rohe/region is the place to be. For more information about our beautiful rohe/region visit: https://www.visitwhanganui.nz/ https://www.visitruapehu.com/ and http://rangitikei.com/

Rā Katinga | Applications close

Applications close: 20 November 2026