Patient Care Assistant - General Surgery Outpatient (Breast Service) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Opportunity to work within a supportive and dedicated multidisciplinary team
• Experience working with a diverse patient population
• Conveniently based at Manukau Health Park

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

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated and organised Patient Care Assistant to join our General Surgery Outpatient Breast Service at Manukau Health Park.

Our Breast Service provides a comprehensive and coordinated approach to patient care, bringing consultations, breast imaging and diagnostic testing together within an outpatient setting. This integrated approach supports timely, high-quality care for patients with a range of breast conditions, including those diagnosed with breast cancer.

As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting patients throughout their care journey. You will provide direct patient care while also undertaking a range of administrative and clinical support duties for our Breast Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists and Consultants.

This is a varied role where your people skills, attention to detail, organisation and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team will be highly valued.

We currently have two part-time opportunities available:

• 32 hours per week 0.8 FTE
• 36 hours per week 0.9 FTE

Both positions are Monday to Friday, based at Manukau Health Park. Flexibility to work until 6:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays is essential, although the extended hours may not be required every week.

About You

You will be someone who genuinely enjoys supporting patients and takes pride in providing compassionate, respectful and high-quality care. You will be confident working in a busy clinical environment and able to balance patient care with administrative responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum three years' experience in a clinical or healthcare environment
• A Level 3 Healthcare Assistant qualification or equivalent
• A genuine interest in breast health and breast care services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong patient and whānau-focused approach to care
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work confidently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A positive, proactive and solution-focused approach
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of patient care
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated Breast Service team where your contribution will make a real difference to patients and their whānau.

If you are passionate about providing excellent patient care, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, and are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive clinical environment, we would love to hear from you.

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 make an application please apply online via https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ and attach your updated CV and cover letter. To review the position description please "click here" or for more information about the role please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre via email Tangi.Namulauulu@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Closing Date: 10th October 2026