Healthcare Assistant - Acute Oncology/Haematology Inpatient Ward at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
  
• Salary band $60,100 - $70,358 p.a. pro-rata and KiwiSaver

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

As a healthcare assistant, you will be involved in:

• supporting nurses and other members of the healthcare team
• patient supervision and/or movement
• stock reconciliation
• ward maintenance
• patient care, as required
• one-to-one patient watch, as required.

View position description.

About us

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people across diverse communities. We take pride in the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. Our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind achieving these standards, and we are looking for more like-minded people to join us.

About you

You will:

• already hold New Zealand work rights, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role
• be committed to high standards of practice, well organised, and with excellent communication skills
• be motivated, flexible, mature, and enthusiastic
• have experience working with people in a caring capacity, whether gained in a professional environment or through caring for children or family members (essential).

Previous healthcare experience is preferred, we are particularly interested in applicants who are dynamic, friendly, and demonstrate a high level of initiative.

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 diverse and inclusive workforce so that we are better positioned to understand and serve 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 relevant pay scale, between $60,100 and $70,358 p.a, dependent on experience.

How to apply

To apply, please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 5 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.