Health Care Assistant - Casual Roles

Location:  Wellington Regional Hospital & Kenepuru Community Hospital

Contract:  Casual. 

Salary:   As per NZNO MECA step 1 – 5 based on skills and experience 

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

Flexible hours to suit your needs.

 As a Health Care Assistant, your day begins with a handover from the outgoing team.  You will give a warm welcome to patients, making them feel comfortable and supported. You'll assist with personal cares, bathing, dressing, and mobility, ensuring their safety and well-being throughout the shift. You'll work closely with the nursing team, monitoring patient conditions, and giving feedback to the primary nurse. You'll provide emotional support to patients and families, creating a compassionate and positive environment. 

About us.

Working for The Bureau means you work across a range of wards at Wellington Regional and Kenepuru Community Hospitals utilizing your healthcare experience.  You have opportunities to build your current skills by working in services new to you.

We’re a tertiary facility operating Wellington Regional Hospital, Kenepuru Community Hospital, Kapiti Health Centre and Ratonga Rua-o- Porirua Mental Health Campus, a Forensic, Rehabilitation and Intellectual Disability service. We have many options for career development and a superior quality of care for people in our community.

• Manaakitanga – Respect, caring, kindness
• Kotahitanga – Connection, unity, equity
• Rangatiratanga – Autonomy, integrity, excellence

About you - the ideal candidate will have:

• Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification or equivalent
• Hold a current work visa or have the legal right to work in New Zealand 
• 12 months experience as an HCA

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 by 16th May 2025. 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.