Health Care Assistant - Northland Region Corrections Facility

Mo te tunga | About the role

Ara Poutama Aotearoa Health Services is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed individual who is capable of working in a wide range of Health Care activities based at Northland Regional Corrections Facility for prisoners who have ongoing complex health and / or disability needs.

Within a Primary health care setting, administering medication, triaging patients, assisting in health care delivery to patients, all under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

This is an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with experience in health care to join a high-performing health led team who are dedicated and committed to developing and embedding a Kaupapa Maori based model of care into the heart of health services delivery.

Mou | About you

To be successful in this role, you will have :

• Experience working with patients who have complex health and / or disability needs.
• Level 3 Health Care Assistant certified qualification
• The ability to work collaboratively and under instruction
• A non-judgemental approach
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand

If you think you have what it takes to make a positive change, then we'd like to hear from you.

Ko wai matou | About us

Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Maori in correctional facilities.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whanau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hokai Rangi strategy.

Tono inaianei | Apply Now - Applications close Wednesday 8th October 2025

To submit an application and view the position description, click the apply link.

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency – applications received via email will not be considered.

When applying, submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience and the alignment to our work.

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at