Patient Care Assistant, Cancer and Blood Service
Permanent Full-time | Manukau Health Park
40 hours per week MonFri
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 pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Patient Care Assistant to join our Medical Oncology team within the Northern Region Cancer Blood Service Te Puriri o Te Ora. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred cancer care across Northland and the Auckland Metro region.
In the past year, the New Zealand Government has increased funding in the medicines budget by over $600 million over four years, for publicly funded provision of 33 new cancer and 33 new non-cancer medicines. It is estimated that 92,240 patients across the country will access these medicines in the first year.
Working as part of a healthcare team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Health Professional, you will support the delivery of efficient, patient-centered outpatient services.
Responsibilities may include greeting and registering patients, managing appointments and outcomes, performing administrative tasks, and providing general clinic support. Assignments may vary by session, day, week, or on a regular basis.
About you:
We are looking for a person who has experience working in a healthcare environment as well as a strong customer focus, excellent communication, administration skills, a commitment to providing patient focused care to the diverse community of South Auckland.This position is mostly administration with some basic clinical duties when required.
Essential:
Minimum 1 year experience working in health care settingExperience in working in a multi-cultural environment
Intermediate computers skills
Advanced written and verbal English communication 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online career portal. To review the position description please 'click here' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026