Health Care Assistant - Operating Theatre.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora • Full-time • New Zealand • 2w ago

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.9 FTE Rostered and Rotating

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we - re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Hutt Hospital has an eight theatre suite. We are a dynamic and innovative provider of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery involving multi-disciplinary teams; along with services for obstetrics and gynaecological, ENT, general, orthopaedics, dental, maxillofacial, and acute services. The salary range for this role is MECA Step 1 - Step 5, $60,100.00 - $70,358.00 pro rata.

We are looking for an HCA within the Operating Theatre. You will become a part of a close-knit team and support the patient - s throughout their perioperative journey.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The Health Care Assistant (HCA) is a member of the Perioperative Department team appointed to support and work alongside staff and will assist with delegated patient care, cleaning and undertake housekeeping, clerical functions and assisting with stores. The HCA may also be required to undertake a specific area of responsibility, as assigned by their manager. This is a fast-paced, quality driven, patient focused environment, with a dynamic and supportive team.

HCA - s are well supported by a strong leadership team and dedicated nurse educators.

About you

A high level of professionalism and communication
Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work on a rostered and rotating basis with an on-call service for overnight cover
Positive - Can do - attitude
Preference given to candidates with Level 3 Health & Wellbeing Certification

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is - the weaving of wellness - . We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 24th August 2025 .If you have any questions about the role, please contact Deb.Brodie@TeWhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.