Health Care Assistant - Rimutaka Prison

Full job description
Engage in diverse health care activities at Rimutaka Prison
Join a dedicated, high-performing team focused on embedding a Kaupapa Maori model of care.
Contribute to medication administration, patient triage, and healthcare delivery.
Nga kawenga | About the role

Ara Poutama Aotearoa Health Services is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed individual who is capable of working in a wide range of Health Care activities based at Rimutaka Prison for prisoners who have ongoing complex health and/or disability needs. Within a Primary health care setting, administrering medication, triaging patients, assisting in health care delivery to patients, all under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

This is an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with experience in health care to join a high-performing health led team who are dedicated and committed to developing and embedding a Kaupapa Maori based model of care into the heart of health services delivery.

He korero mou | About you

In order to excel in this role, we seek an individual with a proven background in assisting patients confronting complex health and/or disability issues. A certified Level 3 Health Care Assistant, you should demonstrate proficiency in collaborative teamwork, ability to work under guidance, and maintain a non-judgmental approach. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is a prerequisite. If you believe you possess the qualities to instigate a positive change, we eagerly await hearing from you.

Utu a-tau | Salary

The full salary range is $60,100 - $70,350. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Hokai Rangi, our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Matauranga Maori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Maori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

You can find out more about us here.

Tono inaianei | Apply now - Applications Close Sunday, 1st June 2025

Please apply and describe your motivation for joining the department, highlighting relevant skills and experience. Please include atailored CV or Cover Letter if you have one. Alignment to our Kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples that reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.

Ara Poutama Aotearoa values diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce which reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required.

If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page or email our team at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Mo matou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whanau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.

As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whanau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hokai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr).

It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whanau.

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.