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Healthcare
Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare
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Remote / WFH
North island
Job Description
Health Care Assistants Mangere Refugee Health Service
Mangere Refugee Health Service, Full Time Permanent Role (1 FTE)
High performing, multi-disciplinary team
Monday-Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and other communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:We have exciting opportunity available for experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our interdisciplinary team based at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. The successful applicant must be qualified and flexible with a willingness to learn and make a commitment to fill this position.
The Healthcare Assistant will work in a collaborative practice team as a care partner assisting the Nurse Lead and Registered Nurse(s) to meet the health needs of the resident population of Te Āhuru o Mōwai o Aotearoa. From time to time you will also be assisting the Clinical Administrators to support organisation of Health Services e.g. booking and ordering.
There will be demands to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and quality of information. Failure to do so could impact on the organisation in terms of organisational effectiveness and timeframes.
This is an exciting time to be working in the community and establishing new ways of working. If you have the enthusiasm, we can provide the support. You will be given a comprehensive orientation.
Essential:
2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand, preferably in an acute setting
Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
Good communication skills & a compassionate approach
Desirable experience in:
Refugee care
Womens health
Primary Care
Paediatric
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Job Number: CMH202617824
Application Closes: 4th September 2026
Mangere Refugee Health Service, Full Time Permanent Role (1 FTE)
High performing, multi-disciplinary team
Monday-Friday
Our Organisation:
Health NZ Counties Manukau is a dynamic and progressive organisation at the forefront of innovative health care delivery within the New Zealand Public Health Sector. We continue to work to achieve equity in key health indicators for Maaori, Pacific and other communities with health disparities and will continue to develop and implement plans, based on local needs to improve the health and wellbeing of Counties Manukau region. Our main sites are Middlemore Hospital, Kidz First Hospital and Manukau Health Park.
We are part of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service. HNZ leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 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 Maaori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
About the role:We have exciting opportunity available for experienced Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our interdisciplinary team based at the Mangere Refugee Resettlement Centre. The successful applicant must be qualified and flexible with a willingness to learn and make a commitment to fill this position.
The Healthcare Assistant will work in a collaborative practice team as a care partner assisting the Nurse Lead and Registered Nurse(s) to meet the health needs of the resident population of Te Āhuru o Mōwai o Aotearoa. From time to time you will also be assisting the Clinical Administrators to support organisation of Health Services e.g. booking and ordering.
There will be demands to meet deadlines, maintain accuracy and quality of information. Failure to do so could impact on the organisation in terms of organisational effectiveness and timeframes.
This is an exciting time to be working in the community and establishing new ways of working. If you have the enthusiasm, we can provide the support. You will be given a comprehensive orientation.
Essential:
2+ years Health Care Assistant experience in New Zealand, preferably in an acute setting
Level 4 NZ Health Care Assistant certificate with 1+ years HCA experience in New Zealand
or NZ Level 3 Health Care Assistant certificate with 2+ years HCA experience or equivalent (to be assessed) in New Zealand
Good communication skills & a compassionate approach
Desirable experience in:
Refugee care
Womens health
Primary Care
Paediatric
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community. Apply online now! If you have any questions, please contact Fran Upoko in the Recruitment Team at cm-nursemidwifejobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Due to the high number of applications we receive for these entry-level roles, we are currently only inviting candidates with NZ or Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency to apply for this role.
Job Number: CMH202617824
Application Closes: 4th September 2026
