Support orthopaedics ward patients by assisting the nursing team to deliver compassionate care

Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedics

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant with exceptional communication skills? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our exceptional Orthopaedics team based at Tauranga hospital.

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under the direction of our highly motivated, friendly, and enthusiastic nursing team. Our team is dedicated to delivering comprehensive quality care to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible support throughout their healthcare journey.

We are offering a permanent part-time position working 0.9FTE (36 hours per week).

About the Team/Service/Location

The Orthopaedic Ward provides care to 46 beds who cater to both elective and acute care orthopaedic patients, including several medical patients. This diverse patient population will provide you with a rewarding and challenging environment to apply your skills and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

About you

Preferred applicants will have a certificate in Health Care Assistance Level 4 (or other relevant qualification) and have current experience working as an HCA in a health care setting or in a related health care service.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Team player
  • Self motivated
  • Adaptable
  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • You will need to be available to work rostered shifts including morning, afternoon and night duties, across all seven days

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 Saturday 19 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, reference TAU03022 and contact Careers, bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job details

Job Reference: TAU03022

Location: North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Job type: Permanent Part time

Expertise: Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community

Closes: 19-Sep-2026

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