Health Care Assistant - E2

• Maternity Ward Waikato Hospital
• Fixed term until 1 December 2026 72 hours per fortnight
• Come join our team and help us care for women and their pepi at this special time of their lives

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

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team to cover parental leave till 1 December 2026. As a Health Care Assistant in our Maternity Ward, you will play an essential role in supporting midwives, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate, and high quality care for wahine, pepi, and whanau.

Your day will be varied from assisting with patient care and comfort, to supporting clinical tasks (once trained), to helping keep the ward running smoothly. At the heart of this role is care: respecting patient dignity, ensuring comfort, and contributing to an environment where whanau feel supported and safe.

Key responsibilities:

• Keeping the ward tidy, well organised, and stocked.
• Helping with patient flow by ensuring discharge beds are cleaned and made up quickly.
• Assisting women with mobilising and showering.
• Assisting women with baby cares.
• Answering call bells and escalating concerns to nurses or midwives to ensure patient needs are met in a timely manner

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About the Service

The Maternity Service at Waikato Hospital has around four thousand births a year. As well as caring for women in the Waikato, we are also the tertiary hospital for the Te Manawa Taki region for women requiring complex care. The Maternity ward provides care for a mix of antenatal and postnatal women, and their pepi where their antenatal, labour and birth journey has often been complicated.

We are one of the largest hospitals on one campus in the Southern Hemisphere but we are also a close knit community with great staff support.

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

You will be someone who is caring, reliable, and committed to supporting both patients and colleagues. You will also bring:

• New Zealand Certificate in Health Wellbeing (Level 3) - Health Assistants OR current enrolment in this qualification.
• A passion for providing compassionate patient focused care.
• A willingness to uphold Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support equitable outcomes for Maori.
• The ability to work well within a team and build positive relationships across services.
• A willingness to be flexible, organised, and ready to support a busy clinical service.
• Integrity, professionalism, and selfawareness in all aspects of your practice.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment where no two days are the same, this is the role for you.

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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

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