Healthcare Assistant jobs in Waitakere, Auckland

Maternity Care Assistants (Casual)

• Are you a NZ Bachelor of Midwifery student looking for a role to support your studies?
• Casual hours to fit your schedule!
• Supportive environment to give you an insight into your future career path!

Our Organisation:

Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.

We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

About the role:Our Womens Health Service is looking for Maternity Care Assistants, who will work in a supportive role to the midwifery team!

You will be able to perform tasks relating to the care of pregnant women, new mothers, babies and their whaanau. You will help to create an environment that is welcoming and supportive of families while working solely under the direction and supervision of a midwife. You will be able to gain valuable experience by assisting in clinics, hospital and community settings!

Come work in a midwifery driven environment that strives to meet the needs of our mama, pepe and whaanau as well as our midwives passion and drive to give outstanding care that is second to none.

Please note: this role is open to students of the NZ Bachelor of Midwifery programme.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
• Engage with a diverse community and enhance your midwifery practice
• Supplement your learning with real life experience

Essential:

• Currently enrolled in a NZ Bachelor of Midwifery Programme
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team

Join this amazing team by applying online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.

Job Number: CMH202617455

Application Closes: 3 August 2026