Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department

Permanent, Part-time (0.7 FTE)

Fully rostered shifts

This role is intended for Health NZ employees only

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

Are you a caring, motivated, and dependable Health Care Assistant (HCA) looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our outstanding Emergency Department team at Wellington Hospital, where your skills and compassion will truly make a difference.

We are seeking an enthusiastic HCA to join us in a permanent full-time or part-time position. In this dynamic and fast-paced environment, where no two days are ever the same, you will play an integral role in supporting both patients and clinical staff.

Working alongside a passionate and highly skilled nursing team, you will help deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, promoting patient comfort and mobility, and providing essential clinical support.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

About the Team/Service/Location

Rotorua Emergency Department is a busy hospital ED seeing 38,000 patients p.a. with the full mix of presentations paediatrics, medicine, surgery, O&G, mental health and trauma.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About You

The ideal candidate is someone who is dependable, compassionate, and able to stay calm and focused under pressure. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, value teamwork, and communicate clearly and respectfully, always upholding the dignity and comfort of the patients in your care.

What you will bring:

• Experience working in a healthcare or related service environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence and experience in safe moving and handling
• Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts across Sunday to Monday

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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz.

The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job Reference: - BOOST_ROT04352

Location: - North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua

Job type: - Permanent Part time

Expertise: - Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community

Closes: - 04-Nov-2026