Health Care Assistant - Oncology Outpatients at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waikato, Waikato

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Health Care Assistant, Oncology Outpatients, Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Part-Time 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight)
• Rostered shifts, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630

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 motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our Oncology Outpatients team at Waikato Hospital.

The role includes welcoming patients and whānau, assisting with patient comfort and wellbeing, providing refreshments and meals, preparing treatment spaces, maintaining stock levels, cleaning equipment, and supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. You will work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to support patients throughout their treatment journey.

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About the Team/Service

The Oncology Outpatient Service provides specialist medical oncology, radiation oncology and haematology services for patients across the Waikato region. Our team works across outpatient clinics and our chemotherapy day stay unit, supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey. We are a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality patient and whānau-centred care.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Demonstrates an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its application in healthcare practice
• Enjoys working with people and contributing to a positive patient and whānau experience.
• Highly organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has a strong commitment to patient care, safety, confidentiality and equitable patient and whānau-centred care.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, aged care, disability or community support setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork and patient-centred care.
• NZQA Level 3 Health and Wellbeing qualification, or willingness to undertake training.

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 11 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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