Health Care Assistant - Reconstructive/Plastic Surgery
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, 0.8 FTE Rostered and Rotating – No Night shifts
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
Supports nurses and midwives by assisting them to undertake activities and procedures as requested
About the Team/Service Location
Reconstructive Plastic surgery is a specialised area of surgery dedicated to the restoration of function and correction of deformities resulting from congenital defects, cancers, and trauma including burns.
About you
- Previous experience in a health care setting desirable
- A friendly, caring and empathetic manner
- The ability to act calmly and quickly in emergencies
- The ability to follow instructions
- Good communication skills
- The ability to deal with sickness and distressing medical situations
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Living the District values
- Delivering an exemplary standard of care
- Innovation and critical thinking
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: NM142-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026