Healthcare Assistant

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year
  • Parkside Ground Medical, Christchurch Hospital
  • 0.3 FTE (12hrs per week across 3 days)
  • Availability across all shift times required

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

Healthcare Assistants are instrumental in providing care to patients and supporting the clinical team. As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist nursing staff with patient cares whilst maintaining a safe and clean work environment on the ward. This is a very hands-on ward and you will be responsible for personal care - assisting patients with showering, feeding etc and making beds.

About the Team

The Parkside Ground Medical Ward based at Christchurch Hospital consists of 33 beds, spread across two wings, East and West. In February 2026 the service will be relocating to Ward 15, a medical ward of 30 beds. We are a supportive and passionate team who like to have fun and celebrate success and where coming to work feels like a family. If you love a fast-paced environment, and the challenge of thinking on your feet, this role will appeal to you

About You

As a Healthcare Assistant you will have the following:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
  • A desire to learn and an understanding of the social needs and backgrounds of patients and their families/Whanau
  • A good sense of humour
  • The ability to develop rapport with patients and colleagues
  • Passion to assist our patients to achieve the best health outcomes
  • Strong and broad Hospital Aide background, preferably in ward settings

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 Māori, 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 Sunday 9th November. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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