Health Care Assistant, Botany Downs Birthing Unit
- Botany Downs Birthing Unit, Part Time Permanent Role (0.7 FTE)
- High performing, multi-disciplinary team
- Rostered Shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region.Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:Health Care Assistants (HCAs) are an integral part of our team, working closely with midwifery and nursing staff to provide clinical and non-clinical assistance to patients, ensuring a consistently high quality of care is received.In addition to patient care, responsibilities include general duties to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the unit.
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team in the Botany Downs Birthing Unit. We offer a friendly, supportive environment with a great team of experienced midwives and registered nurses who provide education to develop your clinical skills.
You will have a strong commitment to providing patient focused care as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A team player with strong organisational and time management skills, you will be adaptable, open to change and able to relate well to people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.
You would be joining our dynamic multi-disciplinary team with experience providing care for women in our culturally diverse community.
Why Join Us?- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your learning
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential:
- 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
- Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
- or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
- Good communication skills
Join this amazing team by applying online at https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/locations/counties-manukau/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at nursemidwifejobs@middlemore.co.nz
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Job Number: CMH202515444Application Closes: 9 February 2026