Health Care Assistant, Ward 23

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Health NZ Counties Manukau invites applications for a Health Care Assistant in Ward 23, Adult Rehabilitation & Health of Older People. This 28-bed ward focuses on stroke rehabilitation and related conditions, offering opportunities to work closely with the nursing team and diverse patient groups.

The role requires a minimum of 1+ year HCA experience in New Zealand, a Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate (or equivalent), and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand.
• Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate or equivalent (to be assessed).
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurses with day-to-day tasks of caring for patients.
• Provide clinical care to patients as required by the team.
• Show strong organisational skills and build rapport with patients and families.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NZ Health Care Assistant Level 4 certificate

Job description

Health Care Assistant, Ward 23, Adult Rehabilitation & Health of Older People

Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau

Full-Time, Permanent Position Available!

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:

Adult Rehabilitation and Health of Older People (ARHOP) provides specialist inpatient/ outpatient services rehabilitation and community based services, the demands for which will continue in the future. Ward 23, a 28 bed ward, has an Adult Rehabilitation model of care with a patient focus of stroke rehabilitation and other neurological conditions for younger and older people, who often have multiple or complex needs. In the future there will be an opportunity to extend the model of care with the development of the Integrated Stroke Service and other conditions requiring rehabilitation. 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 clinical practice
• Access to ongoing education and training opportunities

Essential:

• 1+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
• Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate or equivalent (to be assessed)
• Good communication skills

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

Applications Close: 16th October 2026

Job Number: CMH202617940A