Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedic Clinic
Location: Wellington Orthopaedics Outpatients Department, Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru
Contract: Permanent Full Time 1.0 FTE
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
As a Health Care Assistant, we offer you the opportunity to join our motivated and dedicated team in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics. The role is based in the Wellington Orthopaedic Clinic, Te Wao Nui and Kenepuru Outpatients department.
The Health Care Assistant works closely with a committed group of nurses that have a passion for Orthopaedic Nursing with a focus on the art of plaster/cast application and wound care. The Health Care Assistant also works with medical, clinical, administrative and allied health care teams to support patient care and orthopaedic clinic functions. We can see up to 20,000 people each year.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Orthopaedic Clinic is part of the Orthopaedics Service, providing treatment of injuries, fractures and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. The Orthopaedic Clinics at Wellington and Kenepuru are open from Monday to Friday, 0800 – 1630 excluding weekends and public holidays, and see up to 20,000 people each year.
About you
The successful applicant will have a friendly caring manner, and enthusiasm for working in a team. You are motivated to learn and contribute to the Orthopaedic Clinic and work alongside the inter-disciplinary team to meet patient and service needs
The ideal candidate will have:
- Health & Wellbeing (Level 3) Qualification OR enrolled in the Health & Wellbeing course
- Good communication skills - written and verbal
- Administration and organisational skills
- Full New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Current NZ Work visa
- Orthopaedic or Outpatient Health Care Assistant experience is desired but not essential
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.
Permanent/Full Time
Job no: NM169-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27 May 2026