Healthcare Assistant

5 days ago

New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time

Healthcare Assistant Integrated Operations Centre Taranaki Wide, Permanent Part time 0.9FTE

An exciting role with quality patient care at the centre every hour of the day. Our IOC Healthcare Assistants work across our hospitals and services, so no two shifts are the same.

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

This pool Healthcare Assistant position available is in the Integrated Operations Centre. You will be joining a hardworking and supportive team player who prioritise excellence in patient care throughout the organisation.

We are welcoming applications from competent and professional practitioners who will be providing caring, and best practice nursing services to our patients that puts them at the centre of everything we do.

Please click here to view the position description

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of HCAs work under the direction and delegations of RNs in a number of wards and departments. As well as this they are valued members of our large IOC team.

For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here

About you

  • HCA qualification; level 3 minimum
  • Experience working in a hospital setting preferred
  • Energetic, available to work rostered and rotating duties, keen to learn and grow

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 Wednesday 3 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicole Sim on

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

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