Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology Outpatients

Healthcare Assistant - Ophthalmology Outpatients

• Permanent, part-time role (0.6 FTE, 48 hours per fortnight)
• Salary band - $60,000 - $70,000 p.a pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

In this important role, you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning.

These tasks include :

You will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

The successful applicant will :

If you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you, apply today!

Please note : this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship, if you are an internationally qualified Registered Nurse, please view our other listings.

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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 pro-rata, p.a dependent on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 7 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HNZN02506

Location :

South Island - Otago - Dunedin

Job type : Expertise :

Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community

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