Casual Health Care Assistant
Location: Ewart Building, 2 Coromandel Street, Newtown Wellington
Contract: Casual HCA, no permanent shifts, morning shifts are from 8am-1630pm, afternoon 1330-2200 Monday to Sunday
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
Join our dedicated Community Health Service team in Wellington, where Health Care Assistants (HCAs) play a vital role in supporting patients in their homes. Our service focuses on assessment, treatment, rehabilitation, and ongoing support for individuals and families.
As an HCA, you’ll assist patients with daily living activities such as personal care and household tasks. These patients may be recovering from surgery, illness, or require rehabilitation support. You’ll work closely with our District Nurses to ensure high-quality, person centred care.
We offer a comprehensive orientation programme and ongoing professional development to support your growth in the role.
Note: Police vetting is required for applicants not currently employed by Capital Coast.
This is a casual HCA position, with no permanent shifts.
Shifts: Morning: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Afternoon: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM. Days: Monday to Sunday.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and home help in a community setting
- Support patients transitioning from hospital to home
- Assist with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination, rehabilitation, and medication prompting
- Work under the delegation and direction of a Registered Nurse
About the Team
Our Wellington based HCA team is part of a collaborative and supportive environment located at the Ewart building, 2 Coromandel Street, Newtown, Wellington. You’ll be part of a service that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in community care.
About you
To be successful in this role, you are required to have:
- Completed level three NZQA qualifications in Community Support Services (or its equivalent).
- Good keyboard skills
- Good communication skills
- A current driver licence is essential
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
Casual
Job no: NM248-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 30 July 2026