Health Care Assistant - Kapiti Community Health

Location: Kapiti Health Centre, 35 Warrimoo Street Paraparaumu

Contract: Permanent, Rostered and Rotating 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

Join our dedicated Community Health Service team in Kāpiti, 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. 

Option 1: Full-Time Positions

2 x Full-Time HCA roles, each at 1.0 FTE (80 hours per fortnight)

Option 2: Part-Time Positions

2 x 0.8 FTE HCA roles Each at 64 hours per fortnight

1 x 0.6 FTE HCA role 48 hours per fortnight

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. Police vetting is required for applicants not currently employed by Capital Coast.

Shifts: Morning: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Evening: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM Days: Monday to Sunday

Key Responsibilities

About the Team.

Our Kāpiti-based HCA team is part of a collaborative and supportive environment located at Kapiti Health Centre 35 Warrimoo Street Paraparaumu. You’ll be part of a service that values compassion, teamwork, and excellence in community care. The salary range for this role is MECA Step 3 to 5   $67,330 to $70,358 pro rata to hours worked.

About you

To be successful in this role, you are required to have:

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.