Health Care Assistant
Would you like to enhance the experience of patients and whanau that attend the Child and Adolescent Centre (CACC)?
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
Health New Zealand, Taranaki are seeking a temporary health care assistant to cover parental leave.
This position is for 0.75 FTE or 60 hours a fortnight
The health care assistant plays an important role in the community child health team, and is responsible for welcoming and supporting Tamariki, rangatahi and whanau in paediatric outpatient clinics. The health care assistant works closely with administrators, nursing and medical staff to coordinate patient flow.
Other responsibilities include maintenance of the waiting area and clinics, maintenance of clinic stock and consumable products for children and rangatahi, in the community.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The Child and Adolescent Centre (CACC) is the hub of community child health and provides a range of allied, nursing and medical services to tamariki, rangitahi and whanau in Taranaki. The health care assistant works as part of the Specialty Clinical Nurse Paediatric Community team.
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About you
This role is best suited to a health care assistant who can work as part of team but is also able to work autonomously (within scope of practice)
There is the opportunity to show initiative in the role, by creating a warm and inviting environment for patients and visitors.
A good technical knowledge and confidence is required to be able to use applications for reporting faults and maintenance concerns, ordering consumables etc.
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
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 27 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alison Martin @ alison.martin@tdhb.org.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.