Healthcare Assistant

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:01:03 +1200; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 3,044,000 - 3,857,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceania is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant for our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt on a fixed-term, part-time basis (20 hours per week). You will provide personal care, support residents with dementia, administer medications, and work with the nursing team to ensure safety and wellbeing.

The role requires patience, empathy and a caring approach, with strong communication and reliability for rostered shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Experience and competency in medication administration.
• A Dementia Certificate or relevant dementia care qualification is highly desirable.
• A NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent would be an advantage.
• The right to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support tailored to each resident's needs.
• Supporting residents living with dementia with patience and understanding.
• Assisting residents to maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Administering medication safely and in line with procedures and care plans.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health and wellbeing.
• Working closely with the nursing and wider care team to provide high-quality care.
• Building positive relationships with residents and whānau.

Skills

Medication administration

Dementia care experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Dementia Certificate or relevant dementia care qualification

NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our Heretaunga Village in Upper Hutt is looking for an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our care team on a fixed-term, part-time basis, working 20 hours per week.

This is a hands-on care role where you'll make a genuine difference to residents each day, supporting their health, wellbeing and independence while helping them feel safe, respected and at home.

We're particularly looking for someone who has experience supporting people living with dementia and is confident with medication administration.

What you'll be doing

• Providing personal care and support tailored to each resident's individual needs
• Supporting residents living with dementia with patience, empathy and understanding
• Assisting residents to maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing
• Administering medication safely and in line with relevant procedures and care plans
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' health and wellbeing
• Working closely with our nursing and wider care team to provide consistent, high-quality care
• Building positive and trusting relationships with residents and their whānau

What you'll bring

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within aged care
• A Dementia Certificate or relevant dementia care qualification is highly desirable
• Experience and competency in medication administration
• A relevant NZQA Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent would be an advantage
• A caring, patient and respectful approach to supporting older people
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Reliability and the flexibility to work rostered shifts
• The right to work in New Zealand

Why join Oceania?

At Oceania, we're proud to be one of New Zealand's leading providers of retirement living and aged care. Across more than 30 villages, we support over 4,000 residents by creating communities where people feel at home, connected, and well cared for.

Our purpose is simple: to make a difference in every task, every challenge, every day. It's a purpose that's brought to life through the way we work:

• We're one team - We collaborate across teams and functions because together we're stronger than any individual effort.
• We're finding better ways - We challenge ourselves to think differently, find creative solutions, and continuously improve.
• We're committed to care - We put safety and care at the centre of everything we do, creating environments where everyone feels supported.
• We're proud to deliver - We follow through on our commitments because every task matters, and our residents and families count on us to get it right.

When you join Oceania, you'll become part of a supportive team where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and make a meaningful contribution every day. In return, we offer competitive pay, ongoing learning and development opportunities, free and confidential wellbeing support, and the chance to build a rewarding career with an organisation that's making a real difference.

We strive to do better every day.