Health Care Assistant - Support Staff

Location: Kenepuru Birthing Unit, Kenepuru Community Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term, Part Time 0.7FTE , Rostered and Rotating

Please note this role is open only to current staff of Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff. Please do not apply if you are not employed by Te Whatu Ora /Health New Zealand Staff

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 

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a midwifery-led environment where autonomy, partnership, and whānau-centred care are at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant Staff Support (HCASS) to join us in the Kenepuru Maternity Unit. The Health Care Assistant is an integral member of the Maternity team. As the successful applicant you’ll have the ability to communicate effectively.  You will be able to prioritise tasks either working autonomously or under the delegation/direction of a Registered Midwife/Nurse. This position offers variety in a sometimes hectic environment. In this non-clinical/hospitality support role you will be tasked with tidying and the restocking of clinical areas and supplies, preparing rooms, reception and clerical support, maintaining clinical equipment and a clean environment. Although you will not be providing patient cares you will be able to interact with women and their whanau ensuring their needs are met. If you’re an energetic and motivated person with good communication skills we want to hear from you

About the Team/Service Location Kenepuru

The Kenepuru Maternity Unit is part of the Kenepuru Community Hospital Campus which is situated close to Porirua City. We have a high percentage of Maori and Pacific women and families that utilise the Unit. We have 6 postnatal rooms and 2 birthing rooms. We are a busy unit with a supportive and friendly team of Midwives and Nurses who would welcome you into our team. We have a close working relationship with our community midwifery colleagues. 

About you

• Experience preferred but not essential. 
• You will have well developed organisational and interpersonal skills 
• Being able to work as part of a Woman focused team. 
• Current NZ working Visa/residency or a NZ Citizen
• Effective time management skills

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.