Health Care Assistant – Outpatients and Clinical Measurement Unit
Location: Wellington Regional Hospital or Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Full-time 1 FTE 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
Outpatients is a dynamic, fast-paced ambulatory care setting spanning Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Community Hospital. Our clinics are patient- and whānau-focused, supporting patients from their First Specialist Appointment (FSA) through to follow-ups, procedures, and long-term care coordination.
The Health Care Assistant (HCA) role in the Outpatients Department is to support the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred outpatient services by assisting the nursing team with delegated clinical and service activities.
Working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN), the HCA contributes to positive patient experiences, efficient clinic flow, and the smooth day-to-day operation of outpatient services across Wellington and Kenepuru campuses.
About you
- A reliable and motivated Health Care Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- Comfortable working under the direction and delegation of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Enrolled Nurse (EN), with a clear understanding of role scope and boundaries
- Experience or willingness to learn in supporting outpatient services, including eye testing and HCA-led clinics
- Able to assist with the ordering of supplies and consumables, and maintaining appropriate stock levels
- Supports the day-to-day running of clinic equipment, including cleaning, checking, and ensuring equipment is available and ready for use
- Organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing clinic demands
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and communicates well with nursing, medical, allied health, administrative, and support services across the hospital
- Committed to providing safe, respectful, and patient-centred care that supports positive patient and whānau experiences
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Health System in Aotearoa is entering a period of transformation aligned with Pae Ora/Healthy Futures, where people live longer in good health, experience equitable outcomes, and access high-quality care when needed.
Our district provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare to approximately 445,000 people. Together we:
- provide hospital, specialist, and community-based services
- fund local health providers and work collaboratively to support health initiatives
- deliver services locally, regionally, and nationally across multiple specialties
Wellington Regional Hospital is the region’s main tertiary centre, and Kenepuru Community Hospital provides a wide range of secondary services. Outpatients plays a critical role in delivering timely access to specialist care across both sites.
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: NM187-26
Location: Wellington Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026