Health Care Assistant, Ward 6 - South Regional Heart & Lung Unit
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 FTE Rostered and Rotating
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.
About the Role
As a health care assistant in 6 South, you will provide assistance to the health care team, by focusing on the patient’s comfort and performing delegated patient care duties, including completing personal cares and service activities as required. Service activities can include but are not limited to assisting in minor surgical tasks, safety and stock checks.
About the Team/Service/Location
Ward 6 South is a busy cardiac unit that provides tertiary cardiac services for the central NZ region. The team cares for patients across both cardiology and cardiothoracic specialties. You will be supported by a committed and focused nursing management team incorporating a Charge Nurse Manager, Associate Charge Nurse Managers, and Clinical Nurse Educators.
About you
- A Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Good oral and written English and interpersonal communication skills;
- Basic keyboard skills
- Effective time management skills.
Essential Professional Qualifications/Accreditations/Registrations:
- Level 3 NZQA National Certificate in Community Support Services (or equivalent qualification).
OR
- Student Nurse enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing Degree Programme who has completed the first year of the three-year programme.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.
How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.
Permanent/Part Time
Job no: NM390-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026