Health Care Assistant - Orthopaedics

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Hutt Valley, NZonsitePosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Location: Hutt Hospital

Contract: Permanent, Part Time 0.7 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

We are keen to attract enthusiastic Health Care Assistants with experience in the healthcare environment to join our friendly dedicated Orthopaedics Ward team. The Orthopaedics ward is a 23-bed ward which cares for patients undergoing planned elective joint replacements and acute Orthopaedic injuries.

We will offer you an exciting opportunity to your skills and knowledge with interesting and challenging cases in a supportive team environment.

About the Team/Service/ Location

We are a friendly supportive professional team who are patient focussed, dedicated and enjoy delivering exceptional care to the people of our community.

We offer a supportive orientation which will be provided in conjunction with on-going education.

About you

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants,

with experience in the healthcare environment who enjoy working with like-minded colleagues to deliver an exceptional service to our community.

If you have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude

flexibility to work rostered and rotating shifts we would love to hear from you.

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.

How to Apply

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.

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