Gore - Healthcare Assistant - Rehabat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern -
Southland HospitalPermanent, part
- time (0.6 FTE) roleSalary band
- $60,100 - $70,358 per annum pro-rata, KiwiSaver and carparkCareer development opportunityHealth 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 roleAs a Healthcare Assistant, you will be involved in:supporting our nurses and other members of the healthcare teampatient supervision and/or movementstock reconciliationward maintenancepatient cares, as required.Becoming a Healthcare Assistant in the health sector is a great opportunity to:use your caring and empathetic nature in your workreceive on the job training and supportgain a NZQA Level 3 certificate (Health and Wellbeing for Hospitals and Health Sector).
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote and protect the health of our region.
We believe that our dedicated and passionate staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.About youWe are seeking applications from those with previous healthcare experience, and from those who are dynamic, friendly and can demonstrate a high level of initiative.
You will be committed to high standards of practice, be well organised and have excellent communication skills.It is important that candidates are motivated, flexible, have a level of maturity about them and of course plenty of enthusiasm.Our induction includes a two-day training programme to ensure you are fully equipped to under the role as a valuable part of the team.Our ideal candidate will have:experience working with people in a caring capacitythe right to work in New Zealand to apply for this position.View position description.Working at 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 service our community.We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to applyTo apply please click apply now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Tuesday, 2 September 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mikayla Hamilton at mikayla.hamilton@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.