Health Care Assistant, Neurosurgery - Ward M8 at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Waikato Hospital, Hamilton
• Permanent, full-time position
• Great opportunity to develop your skills in healthcare

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

You will work with pre- and post-operative care within the Neurosurgery ward, providing support and assistance alongside a multi-disciplinary team caring for patients undergoing brain and spine surgical procedures. This includes patients moving out from HDU/ICU and transferring from other hospitals. The successful applicant will need to be flexible and have good prioritisation and time management skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Attend to patient needs with compassion and diligence.
• Assist and support Registered Nurses with delegated tasks to provide optimal patient care.
• Ensure smooth patient flow.
• Provide a clean, safe and tidy environment for both patients and staff.
• Maintain stock levels and distribute supplies, linens and equipment throughout the ward.

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About the Service

The Waikato neurosurgical department, which has been running for 20 years, receives and provides care to patients across the Midlands region for acute and elective management.

About you

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience within a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work rostered shifts, including nights and weekends
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong communication skills and a solution-focused attitude.
• Demonstrates prioritisation and problem-solving skills.

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 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 Thursday, 16 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kendra Corey at Kendra.Corey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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