Patient Care Assistant – Orthopaedic Ward (Full‑Time)

Canterbury District Health Board; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Healthcare Assistant in Christchurch. This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) role based in Ward A4, Waipapa Hospital, available due to parental leave from October 2026 to October 2027.

You will support nursing staff with patient care and help maintain a safe, clean ward environment. Applicants should demonstrate excellent customer service, be flexible across all shifts Monday to Sunday, and show initiative, attention to detail and a willingness to learn to

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in an inclusive team.
• Availability to work across all shifts, Monday to Sunday.
• High attention to detail and ability to relate to patients and families.
• A good use of initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting nursing staff with patient cares
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment on the ward

Skills

Excellent customer service

Shifts flexibility

Attention to detail

Initiative and problem-solving

Time management

Job description

HealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora seeks a Healthcare Assistant in Christchurch. This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) role based in Ward A4, Waipapa Hospital, available due to parental leave from October 2026 to October 2027.

You will support nursing staff with patient care and help maintain a safe, clean ward environment. Applicants should demonstrate excellent customer service, be flexible across all shifts Monday to Sunday, and show initiative, attention to detail and a willingness to learn to