Job Description
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Regional Renal Centre
Health Care Assistant
Permanent role, 32 hours per week
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
You will be working within a large Renal Service and be responsible for providing care to patient who attend the Regional Renal Centre across Incentre dialysis, hometraining, Assisted care unit, Acutre renal dialysis unit, Peritoneal dialysis. You will also be involved in supporting our Renal procedure list which is carried out in interventional radiology. You will be required to carry out a wide range of tasks.
Be part of a large team providing care for Renal patients from across Te Manawa Taki region.
Provide care to Renal patients with a focus on providing safe and expert care
Be part of the one of the biggest dialysis units in New Zealand
Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team
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About the Service
The Regional Renal Service provides acute and chronic Renal services for Waikato, Lakes, Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti. This includes all aspects of Renal care including Hospital based dialysis, Home therapies for both Haemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis, Chronic Kidney Disease and Renal Transplantation. We are the second largest Renal service in New Zealand.
About you
Health Care Assistant related certificate
Experience working in the health system caring for patients
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team and help manage a case load of patients with complex health needs
Demonstrate excellent clinical skills and knowledge of infection control practices within the clinic setting
Enthusiastic and hardworking
Be hardworking and a team player
Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:5+ pm on 23 June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Health Care Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Hamilton offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
