Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedics

• Health Care Assistant - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital
• Permanent, Part - Time roles available
• Support patients and clinical teams in a fast paced surgical environment where your work truly makes a difference.
• Join a skilled, friendly and supportive orthopaedic team, and play a vital part in ensuring patients receive safe, comfortable and highquality care.

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

As a Health Care Assistant in the Orthopaedic Department, you will support Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care and ward activities, ensuring smooth day to day operations. Your role will include assisting patients with daily tasks, maintaining equipment, completing delegated clinical and clerical duties, and helping to create a positive, safe and efficient ward environment.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, treating all patients with dignity and respect, supporting their comfort, and contributing to effective patient flow. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys handson work, teamwork, and helping people at important stages of their recovery.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Orthopaedic Department at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital provides care for patients undergoing acute and elective orthopaedic procedures. Youll be part of a collaborative, supportive team of nurses, allied health staff, medical staff and administrators who value professionalism, teamwork and patientcentred care.

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About you

You are caring, organised and committed to supporting others. You will have:

• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance, or be enrolled and actively working toward it, or willing to commence within six months of employment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Respectful, patientfocused approach with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Reliability, initiative and the ability to adapt within a busy clinical environment.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable care.

Desired:

• Experience applying Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a healthcare setting.

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 8th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Andrea Craig [email protected]

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.