Health Care Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Health Care Assistant - Ōamaru Hospital

Salary band $60,000 - $74,000 p.a + KiwiSaver

• Ōamaru Hospital 
• 0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight
• Permanent vacancy

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 including:

In this role you may work across all areas in our hospital

• Patient watch/ supervision and/or movement with one-on-one care
• Restocking and setting up of equipment
• General department housekeeping
• Supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare team
• Clerical duties as required,
• Stock reconciliation
• You will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts,

Hours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends.

About the Location

Our fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!

Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail - you name it, there's something for everyone!

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About you

• Must hold working rights in New Zealand we are unable to offer visa sponsorship
• Well organised, with a positive “can do” attitude and be able to communicate clearly and openly,
• Must be able to take direction from a variety of staff,
• Experience working with people from a health setting will be advantageous,

Working for 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 step 1 $60,100 and step 7 $74,442 p.a pro rata.

How to Apply
To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 12 June 2026 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.