Health Care Assistant - General Surgery

New Zealand Government; Dunedin; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Kiwisaver

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support the General Surgery ward at Dunedin Hospital. The role is 0.6 FTE (48 hours per fortnight) on a permanent basis, with shifts rostered and rotating.

The successful candidate will work closely with nurses and the health care team, providing patient care, supervision, and assistance across multiple areas as required. Applicants should have prior health care experience and demonstrate initiative and effective

Qualifications

• Health care experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well organized and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses and health care team on ward.
• Supervise and move patients as required.
• Provide patient care and assistance as needed.
• Reconcile stock and supplies on ward.
• Assist with ward maintenance and safety checks.
• Provide patient watch and one-on-one care as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Care experience

Job description

Health Care Assistant - General Surgery

Salary Band - $60,100 - $70,358 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

Dunedin Hospital

0.6 FTE / 48 hours per fortnight

Permanent vacancy

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

This role will see you primarily focusing your attention to the overall needs of the service. This is a varied role within a clinical environment, and you will need to be able to take instruction and direction from the nurses on the ward, whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a difference to the environment, and care provided to the patients under our care.

There may be opportunity to work across multiple areas but will be primarily based in the General Surgery ward.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will be involved in:

• Supporting our nurses and other members of the health care team
• Patient supervision and/or movement
• Patient cares, as required
• Stock reconciliation
• Ward maintenance
• Patient watch, with one on one care as required
• Shifts are rostered and rotating

Please note this vacancy does not qualify for visa sponsorship

About us

Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

Now is also a great time to relocate to Southern if you were considering a move. The Southern region offers the benefits of excellent amenities, first class primary through to tertiary education and outstanding recreational opportunities. Whether it is surfing, kayaking or sailing; skiing, hunting or fishing; theatre, live-music or art - there's literally something for everyone.

About you

We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative. You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.

It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm.

Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether than experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members.

Working for 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.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

Applications must be submitted by 21 September 2026.