Healthcare Assistant - Ōamaru Hospitalat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern -
Ōamaru HospitalPermanent, part
- time role (0.8 FTE, 64 hours per fortnight)Salary band $60,000
- $74,000 p.a plus KiwiSaverHealth 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 roleIn this important role, you will help with a range of direct and non-direct patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse, and maintain the department environment to ensure efficient and effective functioning.In this role you may work across all areas in our hospital.Responsibilities of this role include:patient watch/supervision and/or movement with one-on-one carerestocking and setting up of equipmentgeneral department housekeepingsupporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teamclerical duties as requiredstock reconciliation.You will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts.
View position description.About the LocationOur fabulous Waitaki district is known for its affordable living, spectacular landscapes, braided rivers, geological marvels, beautiful lakes, long beaches, steampunk sculptures, and of course the penguins!Boutique breweries, award-winning eateries, camping, boating, fishing, surfing, skiing, hiking, and a world-class cycle trail
- you name it, there's something for everyone!See short video here.
- Explore Oamaru and the Waitaki District.About youYou will:hold working rights in New Zealand
- we are unable to offer visa sponsorshipbe well organised, with a positive can do attitudebe able to communicate clearly and openlybe able to take direction from a variety of staffhave experience working with people in a health setting (advantageous).Working for Health New ZealandHealth 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 serve our community.
We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Salary rangeThis role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the HCA Pay Scale, between Step 1 ($60,100) and Step 7 ($74,442) per annum, pro-rata.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 8 March 2026.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.We only accept online applications.
Please apply via our website.