Health Care Assistant - Perioperative Department

# Health Care Assistant - Perioperative Department---* **Health Care Assistant - Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital*** **Permanent, Part Time, 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)*** **An excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated perioperative team, supporting patients through their surgical journey and contributing to safe, high - quality care.**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**As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide clinical, technical, and clerical support to the Perioperative team, helping to ensure patients receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care. Working alongside nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will assist with patient care activities, support clinical workflows, and help maintain a well - organised environment.This is a varied and hands - on role where no two days are the same. You will assist with patient comfort and care, support the management of equipment and supplies, and undertake administrative tasks that enable the wider team to deliver high - quality perioperative services. Your contribution will play an important part in ensuring patients have a positive experience throughout their care journey.Please click **here** to view the position description**About the Team/Service/ Location**Our Perioperative Department at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital provides specialist surgical services in a fast - paced and collaborative environment. You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering safe, patient - centred care and achieving the best possible outcomes for our community.For more information on living and working in Hawkes Bay click HERE**About you**As a Health Care Assistant, you will bring:* A New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Health Assistance, or be working towards this qualification* Strong communication and customer service skills* The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail* A caring, patient - focused approach and commitment to maintaining confidentiality and patient safety**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 **21st July 2026.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tania Stander -We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.## Job details| | || --- | --- || Job Reference: | HAW09899 || Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | || Job type: | Permanent Part time || Expertise: | | | | --- | | Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community | || Closes: | 21-Jul-2026 | #J-18808-Ljbffr