Health Care Assistants- St Andrews, Dunedin

5 days ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Presbyteri­an Support Otago Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year
  • Part Time
  • Application Closes 05 Dec 2025
  • Otago - Dunedin City

  • Healthcare Support Worker

  • Health Care Assistant

  • St Andrews, Dunedin
  • Permanent part-time; several positions available.
  • Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent will be an added advantage

Make a difference in an older person's daily life working as a Health Care Assistant. Great team Supported to gain the qualification.

The Role

You'll put your practical skills and compassion into supporting residents with everyday activities such as personal care, assistance at mealtimes, and general care duties that make for happier, healthier living at an Enliven home. You will work hard, but there are few jobs that will give you the immense satisfaction of working for people who are grateful for your help and who contribute to an enriching working environment.

Hours: Permanent part-time; 37.5 hours per week as rostered with a variety of shifts and days.

What We Offer

  • Being part of a well-known and highly respected charitable organisation
  • Opportunities to complete National Qualifications - earn while you learn
  • Joining a team that makes a real difference in people's lives
  • Working with a team of passionate people
  • Personal growth and career development opportunities
  • Significant on-the-job training
  • Discounts with local businesses

About You

The ideal applicant will:

  • Be empathetic, compassionate, and patient
  • Work well in a team
  • Enjoy working alongside older people
  • Be physically fit and strong
  • Have enthusiasm and a sense of humour
  • Experience in an aged care environment is preferred, but not essential as full training will be provided
  • Applicants who hold the Level 3 or 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or equivalent, or the Dementia Limited Credit Programme would have an advantage. Health Care Assistants without formal qualifications will undertake study while working at St Andrews, and we will help you with this.
  • Having or willing to get a medication competency is preferred.

About Us

Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) is a Charitable Trust established in 1906. Our Mission is to walk with people across the generations to create together places to live, learn, and thrive. We call out injustice and advocate for positive change. We operate a highly regarded network of 9 care homes across Otago and we provide many other community-based social support programmes.

Our services for older people are provided by Enliven. We create elder-centered communities where older people have companionship, meaningful activity, purpose, and fun in their lives.

Situated on a sunny site in South Dunedin, St Andrews is home to 78 residents supported at hospital, rest home and dementia level care. Our 3-year MOH certification is a testament to our quality of systems, processes, and living & working environments. At PSO, we value integrity, respect, courage, manaaki, and aroha.

Join the team at St Andrews - To apply click "Apply Now".

For further information contact Angela Ireland, Manager of St Andrews on

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

If you have difficulty applying, please email

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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