Health Care Assistant - Surgical Ward

OverviewHealth Care Assistant – Surgical Ward, Whakatane Hospital.

Permanent part-time position – 0.6 FTE.

Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership, free flu vaccinations, and discounted goods.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.About The RoleWe have a permanent part-time position available for Health Care Assistants in our Surgical Ward.

Are you passionate about helping others?

Do you want a career that truly makes a difference in people's lives every day?

Embrace a rewarding role working 0.6 FTE – 24 hours a week, including morning and afternoon shifts, weekends, and public holidays.About The Team / Service / LocationThe Surgical Ward in Whakatane Hospital is dedicated to delivering high quality, family centred health care.

Our team consists of compassionate, skilled nurses and health care assistants who are committed to ensuring the well-being of patients, their families, and the broader community.About YouThe ideal candidate should possess a Level 3 or 4 certificate in Health Care Assistance, coupled with recent experience in a healthcare setting.The Successful Candidate Will Exhibit The FollowingCompassion & Empathy - Strong commitment to delivering patient-focused carePhysical Stamina - This is an active, hands-on job.

You'll need the strength and energy to help with daily activities like moving patients and personal care.Time management - Every minute matters.

You'll juggle multiple tasks while ensuring top-quality careTeamwork - You're part of a bigger mission.

Being reliable, flexible, and supportive makes you a valued team member.Cultural Awareness - adaptability to connect effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and culturesWorking at Health New ZealandHealth 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How To ApplyTo apply please click "apply now."

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 21 September 2025.

If you have questions about the role, contact Careers at

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

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