Health Care Assistant, Scott Dialysis Unit

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing education opportunities

Supportive team environment

Public health service benefits

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau invites applications for a Health Care Assistant in the Scott Dialysis Unit at Middlemore Hospital. You will support RNs with daily patient care, help with tasks, and contribute to delivering quality care in a busy renal unit.

We seek a caregiver with 2+ years HCA experience in NZ or updated NZ cert levels, strong communication, and the ability to prioritise and engage with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand.
• Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience.
• Or NZ Level 3 certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses with day-to-day patient care.
• Provide clinical care under supervision.
• Be highly organised and able to prioritise tasks.
• Build strong relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

NZ HCA Level 4 certificate

NZ HCA Level 3 certificate

NZ HCA certificate

Job description

Middlemore Hospital, Full Time Permanent Role Available

• High performing, multi-disciplinary team
• Rostered shifts

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 Zealands 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 :

At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, an amazing opportunity as a Health Care Assistant is waiting for you in our Scott Dialysis Unit, based at Middlemore Hospital. This unit provides specialised renal care for patients in our community. 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 aHealth 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

Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.

If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

Applications Close : 30 October 2026 Job Number : CMH202515887