Healthcare Assistant, Ward 8 General Surgery

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau operates Ward 8 in the General Surgery department. We are seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant with a background in a surgical setting to join a high-performing team.

A Level 4 NZ HCA certificate is required, with NZ experience preferred, and a focus on delivering high-quality patient care. The role involves assisting RNs, managing daily patient tasks, and expanding clinical skills with support and training opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care to our patients and assist the RNs with day-to-day tasks on Ward 8.
• Support nurses with patient care, monitoring, and basic clinical activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing surgical team in a busy ward.

Skills

Good communication

Education

Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate

Job description

Health Care Assistant - Ward 8, General Surgery

Opportunity to make an impact on the health of our community in Counties Manukau. High performing, multi-disciplinary team. Rostered Shifts. Casual Role 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

Our great team in Ward 8 are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Health Care Assistant to join this amazing team. Ward 8 is a surgical ward so ideally you will have a least 12 months surgical experience. The working environment is fantastic, and of course an extremely motivated and professional team of people to work with.

Team work is a big part of working on Ward 8 so if you have a passion for sharing your knowledge and experience with the rest of our team, passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have a commitment to providing high-quality care, you would be a real asset.

If you enjoy the challenge of working on busy ward and are looking to for the perfect opportunity to expand your skill base in areas such as Stoma Care, Wound Management, manual handling and monitoring skills while developing your clinical education with the assistance of funding, this could be the perfect place for you.

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

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

If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li in the Recruitment Team at [e-mail]

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

Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.

Job Number: CMH202516558

Application Closes: 29th October 2026