Health Care Assistant Operating Theatres
- Middlemore Hospital, Full Time Permanent Role (1 FTE)
- High performing, multi-disciplinary team
- Rostered Shifts
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 to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and other 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. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our Operating Theatres team at Middlemore Hospital.
Our Operating Theatres include specialities such as Burns, Plastic Reconstructive & Hand Surgery and Maxillo-facial. We offer care under National Burns Centre and Regional Centre for Hand and Reconstructive Surgery.
There are few places in New Zealand that can offer the incredible clinical scope and diversity in their day like Counties Manukau.
Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care and compassion.
The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As aHealth Care Assistant, you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients and support our team work. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.
Salaries are based on the NZNO Collective Agreement Health Care Assistant salary scale between Step 1 ($60,100) and Step 5 ($70,358).
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
- Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
- Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
- Contribute to an exciting new development
Essential:
- 2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand, preferably in a large hospital setting
- Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
- or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
- Good communication skills & a compassionate approach
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. If this sounds like you, apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Li 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: CMH202617057
Application Closes: 15 June 2026
