About the role
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
- Permanent roles
- North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals
As a Health Care Assistant within the Waitematā Central Staffing Team (Bureau), you will have the unique opportunity to work across a variety of clinical areas, providing essential support where it is needed most.
You will use your skills to provide short notice leave cover and support clinical environments during periods of high demand. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact across the organisation while enjoying the stability of permanent hours.
Benefits of the Role
- Permanent hours with flexible rostered shifts, supporting stability and worklife balance
- Ability to identify preferred working times with variable shift lengths (4, 8 or 12 hours)
- Minimum 0.4 FTE with a full orientation programme
About the Team/Service/ Location
The Waitematā Central Staffing Team supports services across both North Shore and Waitakere hospital. We are a responsive, solution-focused team committed to ensuring safe staffing and quality patient outcomes.
Opportunities are available to work across both sites.
About you
As a Health Care Assistant, you will bring adaptability and a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
- At least 3 + years experience as a Health Care Assistant in New Zealand
- A Current First Aid Certificate
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Permanent Residency or New Zealand Citizenship
If you are looking for variety, flexibility, and the opportunity to support teams across the organisation while maintaining permanent employment stability, we would love to hear from you.
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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.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 14 September 2026. Position reference number WDHB22001.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
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