Health Care Assistant, Scott Dialysis Unit

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Scott Dialysis Unit at Middlemore Hospital. You will support RNs with patient care and contribute to a high standard of renal care for the community.

The role requires 2+ years HCA experience in New Zealand and relevant NZ certificates, along with good communication skills and organisational ability. Applications close 30 October 2026.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to patients in the dialysis unit.
• Assist registered nurses with day-to-day patient care tasks.
• Support patients and families and help maintain relationships with the care team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

NZ Level 4 Health Care Assistant certificate

NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate

Job description

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 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

Applications Close: 30 October 2026

Job Number: CMH202515887