Health Care Assistant - Ward M2 - General Surgery

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent part time hours

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 have the opportunity to work within the General Surgery ward providing support and assistance to the multi-disciplinary team caring for patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures pre and post operatively. This includes step down HDU/ICU and trauma patients. The successful applicant will be flexible, with good prioritisation and time management skills.

Key responsibilities:

• Attend to patient needs with compassion and diligence.
• Assist and support Registered Nurses with delegated tasks to provide optimal patient care.
• Ensure smooth patient flow.
• Maintain a clean environment for both patients and staff.

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About the Service

The Waikato surgical department is a leading tertiary care facility serving patients throughout the Midlands region.

Our Benefits

• Rostered and rotating shifts
• Opportunities for career advancement and skill development
• Supportive team environment
• Recognition for your contributions to patient care

About you

Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role:

• Previous experience within a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working in an acute setting within a New Zealand hospital as an HCA is desirable.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a solution focused attitude.
• Demonstrates prioritisation and problem solving skills.

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

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 11:59 pm on 22 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Robyn Payne at Robyn.Payne@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz