Health Care Assistant

4 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year
  • Permanent position, based at Tauranga Hospital
  • Full-time hours available
  • A strong team approach to support you in the role and your own wellbeing

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Adult Inpatient Mental Health Team at Tauranga Hospital.

This role will be working in Te Whare Maiangiangi, our Adult Inpatient Unit at Tauranga hospital, where our clients are aged The team consists of experienced multi-disciplines, including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologist, psychiatrists, pharmacist, physiotherapist, and Pou Kokiri cultural advisor.

Our team culture is nurturing in nature, and we are supportive of active learning, both practically and academically. We are passionate about improving health outcomes for people entering our unit.

If you are interested in joining a dedicated team with a high focus on the values of compassion, all one team, responsiveness, and excellence in service development, this may be the position for you. We have permanent positions with both part-time and full-time hours available. Please specify in your cover letter what hours you are applying for.

About You

Ideally you will have a Level 4 Health Care Assistant qualification or equivalent or be prepared to undertake the relevant training. Experience in a mental health setting or similar is desirable.

If you are kind, compassionate and have great communication skills, we would like to hear from you.

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 14th December. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Katrina Hughes, BP-

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

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