Job Description
Middlemore Hospital, Full/Part Time Permanent Roles Available
High performing, multi-disciplinary team
Rostered shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, an amazing opportunity is waiting for you in one of our paediatric wards, Kidz First Medical. Kidz First Medical provides secondary and primary hospital care for children under 15, from our culturally diverse community.
Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care.
The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As aHealth Care Assistant you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential:
2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
Good communication skills
Join this amazing team by applying online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 14 April 2026
Job Number: CMH2026XXXXXX
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
High performing, multi-disciplinary team
Rostered shifts
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work with others to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.
About the role:
At Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau, an amazing opportunity is waiting for you in one of our paediatric wards, Kidz First Medical. Kidz First Medical provides secondary and primary hospital care for children under 15, from our culturally diverse community.
Health Care Assistants are our RNs right hand people. Assisting them with day-to-day tasks of caring for our patients, this is a unique opportunity for you to contribute to our vision of delivering quality patient care.
The successful applicant will get the opportunity to work with different patients and families supporting the nurses. As aHealth Care Assistant you will be required to provide clinical care to our patients. Our new team member must also be highly organised, able to prioritise, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy building relationships with our patients.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a progressive organisation committed to excellence in healthcare
Engage with a diverse community and enhance your nursing practice
Access to ongoing education and training opportunities
Essential:
2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand
Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
Good communication skills
Join this amazing team by applying online at http://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/ If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Applications Close: 14 April 2026
Job Number: CMH2026XXXXXX
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Health Care Assistant, Kidz First Medical position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Auckland 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.
