Health Care Assistant -Community Health Service - Wellington

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital 

Contract: Permanent, Full time 1.0 and part time 0.8 FTE HCA positions, 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 

Community Health Service – Wellington

Are you passionate about helping others live well at home? We’re looking for caring, reliable Health Care Assistants (HCAs) to join our team in Community Health Service - Wellington.

Positions Available:

• Full-time & Part-time roles
• Morning shifts: 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Evening shifts: 1:30pm – 10:00pm
• Days: Monday to Sunday

As an HCA, you’ll support patients in their homes with personal care and household tasks, focusing on rehabilitation and recovery. You’ll work closely with District Nurses to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Your responsibilities include:

• Assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and positioning
• Supporting food preparation and elimination needs
• Prompting blister pack medication
• Providing home help and emotional support

What we offer:

• Comprehensive orientation programme
• Ongoing education and support
• A collaborative, patient-focused team environment

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Community Health Service, Wellington Health Care Assistants team is based at the Ewart building, 2 Coromandel Street, Newtown. The HCAs assist with routine tasks of daily living for patients under delegation and direction from a Registered Nurse (District Nurse).

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• NZQA Level 3 in Community Support Services (or equivalent)
• Good keyboard and communication skills
• A current driver’s licence
• Police vetting (if not currently employed by Capital, Coast)

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 14/10/2025. 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.