Health Care Assistant - Intensive Care Unit at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay, Hawkes Bay

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Health Care Assistant - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent, 2 x part time positions available
• A rewarding opportunity to support critically unwell patients and their whānau within a highly skilled Intensive Care team.

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 Health Care Assistant in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will provide essential clinical, technical and clerical support to the nursing and multidisciplinary team, helping ensure safe, high quality care for critically unwell patients.

Working under the direction of Registered Nurses, you will assist with delegated patient care activities, supporting patient comfort, dignity and safety in a high acuity environment. This includes assisting with personal care, maintaining a clean and wellorganised clinical environment, and supporting the smooth operation of the unit.

You will also contribute to administrative and support tasks such as managing equipment, maintaining supplies and supporting documentation processes. This role requires flexibility, strong teamwork and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast paced and sometimes emotionally demanding environment.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You will be part of the Intensive Care Unit at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital, working alongside highly skilled nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and support staff. ICU is a collaborative, fast paced environment where teamwork, communication and attention to detail are critical to delivering safe, high quality care.

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About you

You are caring, resilient and committed to supporting patients and whānau in a highacuity clinical setting. You will have:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance, or working towards / willing to commence
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Calm, professional approach in high pressure situations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow clinical instructions
• A positive and flexible attitude
• Commitment to patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes

Desired:

• Previous experience in a hospital or acute care environment
• Experience working in highacuity or critical care settings
• Confidence working in fastpaced clinical environments

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 16th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Janet How - Janet.How@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.