Health Care Assistant - In Patient Mental Health at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora South Canterbury, Mental Health Services (Kensington Centre)

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Health Care Assistant - In Patient Mental Health

• Permanent, Part Time and Full Time (please advise your preference in your cover letter)
• Kensington Mental Health (Timaru Hospital Campus)
• Hours: 11pm -7am

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. 

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care. 

About the Role

The role provides administration support and support to clinical staff as required. Majority of tasks are data entry, auditing patient files and discharge paperwork.

About You 

We're looking for a Health Care Assistant with an interest in administration associated with mental health services

Ideally you will have directly relevant work experience or have worked for a recognised healthcare provider and therefore you are able to bring this experience to the role.  Other success factors for this role includes;Strong administration skills, attention to detail and data integrity

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads
• Accurate data entry
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a patient management system such as Health Connect South (HCS) and SiPICS highly regarde
• Display genuine sensitivity (and culturally empathy) toward others
• Maintaining unfailing confidentiality in all respects
• Able to assist people with mental health care needs and deliver safe quality care and client centred services
• Present a friendly positive approach to colleagues, patients & visitors alike
• Utilise well developed communication skills to enhance patient experiences
• Takes the initiative, (i.e. sees something requiring attention and simply does it)

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 

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the Nursing Collective, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply 

To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 19 July 2026