Health Care Assistant, Home Haemodialysis

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau invites applications for a Health Care Assistant to join the Home Haemodialysis team at Manukau Health Park. You will support nurses with day-to-day patient care and coordinate tasks in a busy, patient‑centred environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years HCA experience in NZ, and suitable Level 3 or Level 4 HCA certificates. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential as you build relationships with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years HCA 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

• Assist RNs with day-to-day patient care in the home haemodialysis setting.
• Provide clinical care under supervision and support established care plans.
• Prioritise tasks and organise care to meet patient needs.
• Build relationships with patients and families and maintain clear, compassionate communication.

Skills

HCA experience

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Level 4 NZ HCA certificate

Level 3 NZ HCA certificate

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Home Haemodialysis

• Manukau Health Park, Full Time Permanent Role Available
• High performing, multi-disciplinary team
• Rostered shifts Monday to Saturday

Our Organisation: Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park. We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand's national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role: We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our Home Haemodialysis team based at Manukau Health Park. Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care. The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As a Health Care Assistant you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
• Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Essential:

• 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

Eligibility: candidates must have NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.

Applications Close: 29 October 2026

Job Number: MHP202618086