Health Care Assistant - Kaupapa Ward
Job Description
Whakarongo ake au ki te tangi ā te mātui. Tuī tuī tuituia.
Whakarongo ake ai, whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūohu koe, me he maunga teitei.
Tauranga Hospital
Permanent Part-time position - 0.6 FTE
Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership + Free Flu vaccinations + Discounted goods
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.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Te Pare ō Toi Service is transforming into a `change engine for Toi Ora as we progress our strategy, Te Toi Ahorangi Rautaki 2030. We are seeking courageous, passionate, and driven Registered Nurses who are inspired by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and want to be part of leading a paradigm shift toward Toi Ora within Te Moana a Toi.
This role supports urihaumate (patients) in the Acute Medical ward, with nursing needs, including complex clinical health conditions, implementing kaupapa Māori model of nursing care. If you would like to join a dynamic, fast paced environment well supported in terms of your professional development and wairuatanga then we have several permanent part-time positions available.
He korero mōu - About You
To be successful in this role:
Passionate about making a difference for Urihaumate and whanau.
An understanding and readiness to champion for Māori in an acute healthcare setting.
Kaupapa Māori Health Care Assistant experience an advantage.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a commitment to te reo me ona tikanga.
Driven to apply Te Āo Māori views, concepts, knowledge, and practices in your work.
Demonstrates, exudes, and embeds behaviours consistent with He Pou Oranga Tāngata Whenua and the Hauora a Toi values.
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Mō Tātou About Us
Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush-clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.
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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.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 3 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact bp-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
