Permanent, part-time vacancy (0.6 FTE, 48 hours per fortnight)
Salary band $60,000 - $70,000 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About the roleThis is a vibrant and dynamic ward that meets the needs of patients presenting with a full range of acute medical conditions. We pride ourselves on having a strong focus on customer service, and its success is reliant on effective communication and teamwork.This role will see you primarily focusing your attention to the overall needs of the unit. This role is within a clinical environment, and as an exceptional team player you will need to be able to take instruction and direction from the nurses on the ward, whilst having a helpful and team focused approach to making a real difference to the patients under our care.As Healthcare Assistant you will be involved in:
supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
patient supervision and/or movement
patient cares, as required
stock reconciliation
ward maintenance
patient watch, with one on one care as required
About usTe Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About you:
Must already hold NZ work rights as we cannot offer visa sponsorship with this role
We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with previous health care experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative
You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills
It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm
Experience working with people in a caring capacity is also essential, whether that experience is gained from within a professional environment, or from caring for children or family members
If you enjoy the idea of working in such a vibrant service whilst making a real difference, then we would love to hear from you, apply today!Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the Healthcare Assistant Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a. pro-rata depending on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 10 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@southerndhb.govt.nzWe only accept online applications. Please apply via our
