Health Care Assistant - Kaupapa Medical Ward

Health New Zealand | Bay of Plenty; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health provider in Tauranga seeks a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join their Kaupapa Ward team. This part-time position involves working closely with Registered Nurses to provide compassionate care and support to patients. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a commitment to cultural competency and collaborative teamwork in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Access to ongoing educational opportunities

Supportive and culturally responsive work environment

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Commitment to high-quality care and team collaboration.
• Competency or commitment to te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily patient care and contribute to quality care delivery.
• Create a nurturing environment for patients.
• Support nursing teams in providing exceptional care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate in Health Care Assistance Level 3 or 4

Job description

Health Care Assistant

Kaupapa Medical Ward

Whakarongo ake au ki te tangi ā te mātui. Tuī tuī tuituia

Whakarongo ake ai, whāia te iti Kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei

• Work where others holiday – enjoy the golden beaches, bustling cafés, and a vibrant coastal lifestyle in Tauranga
• Part-time position – 0.8 FTE
• A role that balances career growth with the rewards of a supportive team

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About The Role

Step into a role where you will work alongside Registered Nurses to deliver exceptional, compassionate care in our Kaupapa Ward. As a Health Care Assistant, you will support nursing teams by assisting with daily patient care, contributing to comprehensive and quality care delivery, and helping to create a nurturing environment for patients. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills in a supportive kaupapa care setting, with access to ongoing educational opportunities.

We seek courageous, passionate, and driven individuals who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and eager to be part of a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Kaupapa Ward is a key component of the Hauora a Toi – Bay of Plenty and Te Pare ō Toi Service, which is transforming into a ‘change engine’ for Toi Ora as we advance our new strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030. Based in the beautiful Bay of Plenty, our team operates in a supportive, culturally responsive environment where embracing te reo and tikanga Māori is integral to our kaupapa care approach.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A certificate in Health Care Assistance Level 3 or 4 (or other equivalent qualification).
• Current experience working as a Health Care Assistant in a healthcare setting or a related health care consumer service.
• A commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care as part of a collaborative team.
• Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

How To Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 17 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.