Health Care Assistant - ICU/HDU

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Full and part-time positions available - up to 1.0 FTE
Working within a supportive team in a Critical Care setting
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 seeking an exciting new opportunity? Do you enjoy variety in your workday? Are you interested in contributing to a fastpaced Critical Care environment?

The Health Care Assistant role supports our Registered Nurses in delivering a high standard of nursing care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit (ICU/HDU). This position involves working under the direction of our nursing team who are committed to delivering comprehensive, quality care to patients.

Responsibilities vary from working with a wide range of patient conditions to the cleaning and setting up of high-tech equipment.

This is a permanent position with a variety of hours available, please state in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

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About the Team/Service/Location

The ICU/HDU unit is a busy, acute in-patient unit comprising a clinical team of Medical, Nursing and Allied Health professionals. We provide acute Intensive Care and High Dependency Care for up to 20 patients.

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About You

You will have experience as a Health Care Assistant in a health care setting or in a related health care service.

What you will bring:

Level 4 Health Care Assistant (or other relevant qualification)
Team player
Self-motivated
Adaptable
Positive, can-do attitude
Availability to work rostered shifts including, morning, afternoon, and night duties across seven days
Working for 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 23 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.