Health Care Assistant - 7 South

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley in Wellington is seeking a Health Care Assistant for 7 South, a 25-bed Neuroscience ward supporting patients with trauma and neurological conditions. This permanent part-time role (0.8–0.9 FTE) offers collaborative teamwork with RNs, allied health staff and educators.

You will contribute to delivering a high standard of patient care, partnering with patients and families, and applying established procedures while maintaining

Qualifications

• Provide care to patients with trauma and neurological conditions on 7 South.
• Collaborate with nurses, allied health professionals and ward staff in a 25-bed unit.
• Maintain confidentiality, show respect for diverse patient needs, and pursue continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily patient care activities, monitoring, and documentation on 7 South.

Job description

# Health Care Assistant - 7 South at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location: Wellington Regional Hospital****Contract: Permanent - Part Time 0.8 - 0.9 FTE**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora isfirmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated toserving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we'rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**The Health Care Assistant on 7 south will be providing care topeople with trauma and diseases affecting neurological function. Someconditions which may require surgery including tumours, cerebral-vascular andspinal conditions.**About theTeam/Service/ Location**We are a collaborative team working alongside amultitude of health professionals - HCA's, RN's, allied health and alliedhealth assistants as well as house officers, registrars and consultants. We aresupported by our administrators. 7 South also has the support and leadership ofNurse Educators, Associate Charge Nurse Managers and a Charge Nurse Manager.7 South is a 25bed multi-specialty ward. The service provides care for patients fromNeurosurgery, Neurology and Acute Stroke. The Neuroscience Service provides regional/tertiary specialistassessment and treatment for people with trauma and diseases affectingneurological function.**About you**The health Care Assistant on 7 South is about' Working in partnershipwith our patients and their families' Delivering an exemplarystandard of care' Showing an understandingof how one's own role directly or indirectly supports the health and independence of thecommunity.' Plans and organiseswork, allocating time to priority issues, and meeting deadlines and coping with the unexpected' Working within existingresources' Values and celebratesdiversity - showing respect for other cultures and people's different needs and ways ofliving' Keeping confidences' Consistently performstasks correctly - following set procedures and protocols.' Supports in word andaction decisions that have been made by the team' Shows commitment tocontinuous learning and performance development.**Working at HealthNew Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversityand welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages,ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverseand inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service ourcommunity. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus onMāori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.**How to Apply**To apply please click '**apply now**.'All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.If you have any questions about therole, please contact [e-mail]*We will reviewapplications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, beforethe closing date of this advertisement.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley || Location: | Wellington Hospital || Position type: | Contract/Temp Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 23-Oct-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 05-Nov-2026 || Reference: | NM379-26 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/ |