Health Care Assistant, Surgical Ward 9

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking Health Care Assistants for Ward 9, a 34-bed Orthopaedic Ward. You will support the healthcare teams and help ensure safe, compassionate care is delivered throughout the stay.

This permanent, part-time role is 0.8–0.9 FTE with shifts including weekends and nights. The ideal candidate has NZ experience, strong English, and thrives in a collaborative, patient‑focused team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience as a Health Care Assistant in New Zealand.
• A good command of verbal and written English.
• Ability to work rostered 24/7 shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Ability to work under direction and contribute as part of a collaborative team.
• Good customer service with a friendly, patient-focused approach.
• New Zealand Residency or Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Health Care Assistants support the healthcare teams and service activities in wards/units to maintain service delivery.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Customer service

Rostered 24/7 shifts

NZ Residency or Citizenship

Job description

Permanent, Part time roles (0.8 0.9 FTE)

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

Our Health Care Assistants support the healthcare teams and service activities in wards / units ensuring service delivery is always maintained.

About the Team / Service / Location

Ward 9 is a 34-bed Orthopaedic Ward caring for patients with a range of orthopaedic conditions and fragility fractures requiring joint replacement, spinal and reconstructive surgery. We work collaboratively to ensure our patients receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care throughout their stay.

About you

• At least 2 years experience as a Health Care Assistant in New Zealand
• A good command of verbal and written English
• The ability to work rostered 24 / 7 shifts, including weekends and nights
• The ability to work under direction and contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Good customer service practices, with a friendly and patient-focused approach
• New Zealand Residency or Citizenship

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.

Position reference number WDHB22190

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.