Health Care Assistant -Ophthalmology

Location: Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract:  Fixed term - 1 FTE ( January 2026 - January 2027).

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 

Health Care Assistant (HCA) in Ophthalmology Department, the role is managing independently Visual Field Clinics. Perform cleaning and infection control duties in line with clinical standards. Maintain and restock supplies. HCA is a vital role in this very busy clinic.

About the Team/Service Location

The Ophthalmology team is a large team consisting of admin, nurses, allied health & doctors. We provide ourselves on working as a cohesive team, to ensure we are providing best care to our patients. This ward is based at Wellington Regional Hospital - Newtown.

About you 

• Health Assistance Level 3 or equivalent or prepared to complete within specified timeframes
• The ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies
• Previous experience in a health care setting desirable
• The ability to deal with sickness and distressing medical situations
• Works well with people
• Punctual
• Professional
• Team player
• Can do attitude

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.