Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Ormiston Hospital; Howick; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

wellbeing initiatives

Recognition and rewards

Christmas and New Year closure

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ormiston Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Ward team on a full-time basis. You will support patients through their hospital stay, collaborating with Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver compassionate, safe care.

The role requires a proactive, team-focused approach, the ability to perform patient transfers, and the legal right to work in New Zealand. This is a rostered position with varying shift patterns.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a surgical or acute healthcare setting.
• NZQA Level 4 Healthcare Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to safely perform patient transfers, move equipment, and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Proactive, team-focused, and committed to respectful, culturally safe, patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout their hospital stay, delivering a safe and comfortable experience.
• Work with Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to provide high-quality care.
• Assist in maintaining a positive patient experience from admission to discharge.
• Adhere to ward rostering and be flexible with shift patterns.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Teamwork

Patient-centred care

Education

NZQA Level 4 Healthcare Assistant

Job description

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Ward team on a full-time basis (1.0 FTE).

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive healthcare environment where you'll work alongside Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to help deliver exceptional patient care.

About the Role

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their hospital stay, helping to create a safe, comfortable, and positive experience from admission through to discharge.

This is a rostered position, and flexibility is required to meet the needs of the ward. Shift patterns will be discussed during the interview process.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years' experience working in a surgical or acute healthcare setting
• An NZQA Level 4 Healthcare Assistant qualification or equivalent recognised qualification (including internationally qualified nurses with an NZQA assessment)
• The ability to safely undertake the physical requirements of the role, including patient transfers, moving equipment, and extended periods on your feet
• A proactive and team-focused approach
• A commitment to providing respectful, culturally safe, and patient-centred care
• The legal right to work in New Zealand

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory police vetting and health screening.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Planned closure over the Christmas and New Year period
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

About Ormiston Hospital

Ormiston Hospital is a private surgical hospital committed to delivering excellent patient care and exceptional service. Since opening in 2009, we have continued to invest in modern facilities, advanced technology, and our people.

As a joint venture with Southern Cross Healthcare, we are proud to provide high-quality surgical services supported by experienced healthcare professionals and a strong culture of teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. From the moment patients arrive to the time they leave our care, every member of our team contributes to creating a positive and supportive experience.

To learn more about us, visit www.ormistonhospital.co.nz.

Please note: Ormiston Hospital is not an Accredited Employer and is unable to support Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) applications or provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in New Zealand.