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Healthcare assistant Hawera Hauora Practice (work)
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#718665
Remote / WFH
North Island - Taranaki Hawera
Job Description
Healthcare Assistant Hawera Hauora Practice, Permanent Full Time 1.0FTE
Be part of a supportive rural general practice where your contribution as a Healthcare Assistant strengthens patient care and helps improve outcomes for patients.
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
The Healthcare Assistant plays a key supporting role within our rural general practice, working alongside clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. This position involves assisting with a range of clinical and administrative tasks such as preparing patients for consultations, performing basic observations, supporting health promotion activities, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. As part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, the Healthcare Assistant contributes to improving access, efficiency, and overall patient experience, while providing compassionate care to our enrolled patients.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice, located at Hāwera Hospital, is a modern service run by a team of senior skilled clinicians such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and rural/urgent care doctors. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe environment for all with a focus on equity and patient-centred care.
For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here
About you
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 is preferred
Experience working in a healthcare or primary care setting is preferred
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 13th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Be part of a supportive rural general practice where your contribution as a Healthcare Assistant strengthens patient care and helps improve outcomes for patients.
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
The Healthcare Assistant plays a key supporting role within our rural general practice, working alongside clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. This position involves assisting with a range of clinical and administrative tasks such as preparing patients for consultations, performing basic observations, supporting health promotion activities, and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the practice. As part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team, the Healthcare Assistant contributes to improving access, efficiency, and overall patient experience, while providing compassionate care to our enrolled patients.
Please click here to view the position description
About the Team/Service/ Location
The South Taranaki Rural Health General Practice, located at Hāwera Hospital, is a modern service run by a team of senior skilled clinicians such as general practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, and rural/urgent care doctors. We aim to provide a welcoming, safe environment for all with a focus on equity and patient-centred care.
For more information on living and working in Taranaki click here
About you
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Level 4 is preferred
Experience working in a healthcare or primary care setting is preferred
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.
How to Apply
To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Monday 13th July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected].
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
