Health Care Assistant - General Ward and Emergency Department
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora · 5001+ employees
What the role involves
- Assisting patients
- Performing housekeeping
- Supporting nursing team
What they ask for
Good command of verbal and written English, computer skills, ability to prioritize and work under direction, communication and interpersonal skills, commitment to te ao Māori or willingness to learn.
About the job
- General Ward and Emergency Department, Bay of Islands Hospital
- Permanent position 0.9 FTE working 36 hours per week
- Rostered Shifts – Monday to Sunday (including night shifts)
- Make an impact in the community and have further professional development opportunities to advance your career
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 Role
The primary purpose of this role is to work under the direction and delegation of a registered nurse (RN) to provide assistance to patients to meet their activities of daily living, comfort and safety needs.
The HCA will perform delegated patient care duties to enhance the satisfaction of the patient and housekeeping duties to provide a clean tidy and organised environment.
As an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team, the HCA is not responsible for decision making in terms of patient care, planning, assessment, monitoring or evaluation of care. The HCA provides efficiency and quality of care by focusing on patient comfort.
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About the Team/Service/Location
Bay of Islands Hospital is located in Kawakawa and provides care to the people of the Bay of Islands and the Mid North. The 20-bed hospital provides comprehensive medical and paediatric services, with all the support services and also provides a substantial community health service.
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About you
- Good command of verbal and written English
- Computer skills
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative
- Ability to work under direction, seeking guidance and supervision, and follow instructions
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
- Whilst not essential, prior experience in healthcare and a certificate in Health and Wellbeing is advantageous
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 14th October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Recruitment Team at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job Details
Job: Health Care Assistants
Primary Location: NTL-Bay of Islands
Unposting Date: Ongoing