Health Care Assistant – Wellington Emergency Department

WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT TE WHATU ORA EMPLOYEES. 

Location: Wellington

Service:  Emergency Department

Contract: Permanent  -minimum 0.5 FTE up to 1. 0FTE 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 

Are you a caring, motivated, and dependable Health Care Assistant (HCA) looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our outstanding Emergency Department team at Wellington Hospital, where your skills and compassion will truly make a difference.

We are seeking an enthusiastic HCA to join us in a permanent full-time or part-time position. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, where no two days are ever the same, you will play an integral role in supporting both patients and clinical staff.

Working alongside a passionate and highly skilled nursing team, you will help deliver safe, high-quality, patient‑centred care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, promoting patient comfort and mobility, and providing essential clinical support.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team/Service Location 

Have you ever considered living and working in the stunning Wellington region? Looking for a role that offers both purpose and adventure?

Now is the perfect time to make the move.

Wellington offers an exceptional lifestyle—excellent amenities, high‑quality education from primary through to tertiary levels, short and stress‑free commutes, and endless recreational opportunities. Whether you’re drawn to the outdoors—kayaking, sailing, skiing, hunting, or fishing—or prefer the vibrant cultural scene of theatre, live music, art, shopping, and dining, Wellington truly has something for everyone.

Our Emergency Department is a Level 6 service dedicated to delivering high-quality acute and emergency care to patients and their families/whānau. Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, we are committed to providing safe, compassionate, and exceptional care every day.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Manaakitanga – Respect, caring, kindness
• Kotahitanga – Connection, unity, equity
• Rangatiratanga – Autonomy, integrity, excellence

Join us and be part of a team making a real difference in the heart of Aotearoa’s capital.

Capital and Coast DHB (CCDHB) is located centrally in Wellington and has over 6,000 full-time equivalent staff, making us one of the major employers in the Wellington region. CCDHB operates two hospitals – Wellington Regional Hospital in Newtown and Kenepuru Hospital in Porirua – as well as the Kāpiti Health Centre at Paraparaumu.

About you 

The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, compassionate, and able to stay calm and focused under pressure. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and communicate clearly and respectfully, always upholding the dignity and comfort of the patients in your care.

What you will bring:

• A Health Care Assistance Certificate Level 3 or 4 (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a healthcare or related service environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence and experience in safe moving and handling
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across Sunday to Monday

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.