Health Care Assistantat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Pae Hauora o Ruahine o Tararua MidCentral -
Health Care Assistant
-OPAL Palmerston North Hospital 0.8 FTE permanent part-time position BenefitsAn encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challengedA professional and supportive culture and team settingFulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle optionsTailored wellness programmesHealth 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 RoleWe are currently seeking to recruit a health care assistant to work in our OPAL ward.This is a permanent role working 32 hours a week with rotating shifts, including nights and weekends.The successful candidate will be working in a supportive, patient centered, multi-disciplinary focused area with access to appropriate training and development opportunities.About the TeamIn OPAL our values are simple: to put our patients first by working as one team, leading and listening, and striving for the best.
We are committed to delivering the safest possible patient care; the best possible experience for patients and making the very best use of the resources we have.We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring staff member, who is reliable and flexible to join our team.
If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to support quality patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!OPAL is a 31-bedded ward for older people with frailty and acute medical illness.
It is part of the MidCentral Healthy Ageing and Rehabilitation (HAR) Cluster based in Palmerston North and has links to the Community Elder Health Team.Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.
We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.
With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds- the perfect blend of rural and city living.About youThe ability to adapt easily in a changing environmentThe ability to be flexible and prioritiseThe ability to work effectively within a teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsA high degree of physical capacityExcellent time management and organisational skillsSensitivity to cultural and ethnic differencesAbility to maintain strict confidentialitySuccessful completion of a Care Givers or related course (desirable)There is an expectation for the successful candidates to complete a study programme which includes self-directed workbooks.
When the programme is completed, the candidate is a fully qualified Care Assistant.About the LocationManawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities- beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks.
Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight.
We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes- Massey University and the International Pacific College.For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click hereWorking 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 20 Feb 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara penketh, Allied Health Recruitment Advisor (Email: tara.penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz)We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.