Health Care Assistant - Renal - BOI

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Bay of Islands Renal Unit in Kawakawa is seeking a Health Care Assistant on a permanent 0.80 FTE role (32 hours per week) to support renal patients and whanau. You will work under Registered Nurses, assisting with patient care, comfort, hygiene and environment within a multidisciplinary team.

The role focuses on hands-on support, dialysis-related tasks, and supply management, contributing to a welcoming, well‑organised care setting in the Bay of Islands community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a medical/health setting.
• Current driver’s licence a bonus but not essential.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient hygiene, comfort, handling and assistance
• Housekeeping of any patient or non-patient item and area
• Dialysis and other supply management

Skills

Patient hygiene, comfort, handling and

Housekeeping of items and areas

Dialysis and supply management

Job description

Bay of Islands Renal Unit, Kawakawa Permanent position (0.80 FTE) working 32 hours per week Rostered Shifts Monday to Sunday

Build your skills and experience as part of a specialised renal service. 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

Joining the Renal Unit at Bay of Islands Hospital as a Health Care Assistant will assist you in making a meaningful difference supporting patients and whanau in your local community. Working under the direction and delegation of Registered Nurses, you will provide practical hands‑on support supporting the care, comfort and wellbeing of our patients. You will help create a welcoming, well‑organised environment for patients and whānau and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a specialised renal setting. You’ll be an important part of the multidisciplinary team, supporting patients and helping them feel comfortable and cared for. You’ll work under the direction of registered health professionals, who remain responsible for clinical decision‑making.

Key functions involve:

• Patient hygiene, comfort, handling and assistance
• Housekeeping of any patient or non‑patient item and area
• Dialysis and other supply management

You will be someone who enjoys working with people, brings a caring and respectful approach to patient care and works well as part of a healthcare team.

About the Team/Service/Location

Located in Kawakawa, Bay of Islands Hospital provides healthcare services to the people of the Bay of Islands and the Mid North communities. The Bay of Islands Hospital is a 20‑bed facility providing comprehensive medical and paediatric services supported by a wide range of clinical teams.

Living and working in the Mid North also means having the beautiful Bay of Islands on your doorstep, with beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle to enjoy outside of work.

You will have:

• A caring, respectful and patient‑focused approach
• Good verbal and written English communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Current drivers licence a bonus but not essential
• Previous experience in a medical/health setting
• The ability to work under direction, follow instructions and seek guidance and supervision when required

Working at 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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22nd November 2026.