Health Care Assistant - Puawai Rehabilitation Unitat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Southern - - Dunedin
Dunedin HospitalSalary band
- $60,000 to $70,000 per annum pro-rata and KiwiSaver0.8 FTE
- 32 hours per weekPermanent vacancyHealth 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 Health Care Assistant you will be involved in the following:Assist with practising rehabilitation exercises, restorative nursing exercises and daily living skillsPatient 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 reconciliationYou will need to be able to commit to rotating rostered shifts.Hours of work are Monday to Sunday inclusive, based on rostered shifts including nights and weekends.View position descriptionAbout usTe Whatu Ora
- Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities.
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 youMust hold working rights in New Zealand
- this role does not qualify for visa sponsorshipWell organised, with a positive 'can do' attitude and able to communicate clearly and openlyMust be able to take direction from a variety of staffExperience working with people in a health setting will be advantageousIf you enjoy the idea of gaining valuable experience within a health setting and really making a difference, we would love to hear from you
- apply today.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 service 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 one $60,100 and step five $70,358 per annum pro-rata, dependent on relevant experience.How to applyTo apply please click 'apply now'.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Wednesday, 20 August 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury at 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.