Health Care Assistant - Rhoda Read

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

Successful applicants must be available to work rostered and rotating 8hr shifts 24 / 7 across all 7 days of the week

Applicants will need to have a passion to care in a kind and empathetic manner and be prepared to work in a busy and challenging environment.

As a Health Care Assistant we will offer you :

• an exciting work environment
• a thorough orientation
• support in the development of your career
• ongoing professional development

Click here to view the position description.

About the Service

As part of the Older Persons and Rehabilitation Service, Rhoda Read cares mostly for post acute patients who have been inpatients at Waikato or Thames hospitals and need time to recover prior to discharge home.

Rhoda Read has a rehabilitative focus.

About you

You will be :

• passionate about caring and helping others
• keen to be a team player
• willing and able to work shifts covering 24 / 7 and including weekends and public holidaysTo be successful in this role you must have a current work permit and previous work experience in a New Zealand health care setting.

Preference will be given to those who have achieved health related NZQA standards or are undertaking their nursing training

This role includes working under the direction and supervision of the registered nursing team.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 15 October 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at

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