Health Care Assistant - General Surgery, Vascular, ENT and Ophthalmology Ward
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.6 FTE PM shift
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
An opportunity has become available for a flexible, dynamic and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our Ward 7 North team at Wellington Regional Hospital. Ward 7 North is a 42-bed General Surgery, Vascular, ENT and Ophthalmology ward, providing a tertiary level service for acute and elective General and Vascular patients in Wellington and Kapiti Coast. With strong links to Operating Theatres, IRW and other Hospital services, we have a strong focus on teamwork and a commitment to sustain and maintain excellent standards of nursing care.
Ward 7 North provides inpatient care to post-surgical patients following a wide range of surgical interventions. All of the patients admitted into this area benefit from a model of care that focuses on reducing hospital harm and optimising patient outcomes.
Health Care Assistants play an important role in patients cares within ward 7 North at Wellington Regional Hospital. As the successful applicant, you’ll have the ability to communicate effectively and prioritise tasks appropriately under the delegation of a Registered Nurse. The HCA contributes to the successful operation of the nursing team.
You’ll assist the nursing staff and patients with activities of daily living. You will be tasked with the restocking of clinical supplies and maintaining a clean environment. You will also be tasked with patient observation and engagement. If you’re an energetic and motivated person with good communication skills and have NZQA Level 3 in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent), we want to hear from you.
Duties
- Assisting patient with activities of daily living to maintain independence
- Restocking of clinical supplies
- Maintaining a clean ward environment.
- Patient observation and engagement.
About you
- Level 3 NZQA National Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (or equivalent qualification)
- Candidates will need to have the legal right to work in New Zealand and hold a current work visa.
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’ porta. 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: NM283-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026