Health Care Assistant - Ward A3 - Specialist Surgery

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Specialist Surgery
• Permanent, Part-time 48 hour’s per fortnight (0.6 FTE)
• Job Security & Growth – Enjoy long-term career stability in an essential and ever-growing industry.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant in our Specialist Surgery Ward, you will play an essential role in supporting patients and the wider healthcare team. Your daily responsibilities will include providing personal care to patients, supporting with mobility and transfers, monitoring and recording basic observations, and maintaining a clean and safe environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in a fast-paced surgical ward. You'll work closely with Registered Nurses and other health professionals, gaining valuable experience in a supportive team environment that values compassion, teamwork, and patient-centred care.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Specialist Surgery Ward cares for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Our team is experienced, collaborative, and passionate about providing the highest standard of care.

Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Health Care Assistant, you will bring:

• Recent experience working as a Health Care Assistant, ideally within a hospital or surgical environment
• A Level 3 Certificate in Health & Wellbeing (or a commitment to complete this training)
• A good understanding of manual handling equipment and infection control practices
• A caring, reliable, and professional attitude with excellent communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow instructions with confidence and maturity

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To review the position profile, click HERE 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 Cheryl Hennah via email on Cheryl.hennah@hbdhb.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.