Health Care Assistant - Children's Ward
Location: Hutt Hospital
Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.5 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
Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are willing to join our team on the Children's Ward as a Health Care Assistant. The role is 0.5 FTE working rostered and rotating shifts (AM and PM) shifts. Some knowledge and understanding of the health care system would be an advantage. Computer skills is essential. Administrative duties are a significant part of this role.
About the Team/Service/ Location
We have a dynamic, respectful and supportive team on the ward. Team members are professional, friendly and team focused. The successful candidate will be working with the nursing staff, other health care assistants and clerical staff to deliver high standard of service and day to day running of the ward. We have multi-disciplinary team approach to provide best outcomes for our patients.
We offer supportive workplace culture with commitment to your on- going professional development. This includes, comprehensive orientation to the role, training and excellent team support. You will be supported to undertake New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing course, Level 3.
About you
You must have:
- High standard of communication and team building skills
- Some knowledge and understanding of the health care system would be an advantage
- Computer skills is required in this role
- Completed or working towards New Zealand certificate in health wellbeing, Level 3
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/Part Time
Job no: NM184-26
Location: Lower Hutt
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026