Health Care Assistant - Woman, Child and Family

Healthcare Assistant – Woman, Child, and Family
Part-time (32 hours per fortnight)

Full rostered shifts


An exciting opportunity has become available to work as a member of the health care team in the Woman, Child, and Family units at Rotorua Hospital. The role involves supporting nursing staff to provide patient care and undertaking a range of non-clinical duties to ensure the unit runs efficiently.

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 Team/Service/ Location

The Woman, Child, and Family area consists of Children’s Unit, Peri-natal Unit, Birthing Unit and SCBU.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi-cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience. As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.


About you

Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing needs and priorities
Self-motivation and initiative
Honesty, reliability and confidentiality
The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure
The ability to accept direction and delegation and to seek assistance
Ideally have experience in a health care setting or related health or consumer focused service e.g. hospitality
Ideally have experience with companion care

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact vacancy@lakesdhb.govt.nz. The selection process starts from the date of advertising. Due to the fast-paced nature of our roles, the vacancy close date may be subject to change.

Job details
Job Reference:
ROT03607

Location:
North Island - Bay of Plenty - Rotorua


Job type:
Permanent Part time

Expertise:
Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community


Closes:
13-Aug-2025