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Posted 01 August, 2026

Health Care Assistant Casual - Northland Region Corrections Facility

New Zealand Government
Wellington, WGN, NZ Full Time
Reference: c26b994cc90178a2

Job Description

Casual (as and when required) Health Care Assistant roles availableLocated at Northland Region Corrections Facility near KaikoheAre you looking for a rewarding and challenging position within an environment that will stretch your skills and offer you ongoing support? Mō te tūnga | About the role Ara Poutama Aotearoa Pae Ora Services are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed individuals who can work in a wide range of Health Care activities for people in our care who have ongoing complex health and/or disability needs. In this role within a Primary health care setting, you will be administering medication, triaging patients, assisting in health care delivery to patients, all under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This is an opportunity for Casual Health Care Assistants with experience in primary health care to join a high-performing health led team who are dedicated and committed to developing and embedding a Kaupapa Maori based model of care into the heart of health services delivery. Mōu | About you Experience working with patients who have complex health and/or disability needs. Level 3 Health Care Assistant certified qualification The ability to work collaboratively and under instruction A non-judgemental approach Be eligible to work in New Zealand If you think you have what it takes to make a positive change, then we'd like to hear from you. Ngā painga | The benefits The full salary range is $61,302 - $71,766. Appointment and remuneration will reflect clinical competency, skills, and experience relevant to the role. Mō mātou | About us Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Pae Ora leads the delivery of patient-focused primary health and mental health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa. Join Ara Poutama Aotearoa, where your work will contribute to improving public safety, reducing re-offending, and address the overrepresentation of Māori in correctional facilities. As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship), and whānau (relationships) to guide our work and achieve the goals of our Hōkai Rangi strategy. We value inclusion and diversity in our workforce, and as a Public Service organisation we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the public we serve. We strive to make our recruitment process fair, and we encourage you to discuss reasonable accommodations with us if required. You can find out more about us here. If you want to find out more about a career with us visit our careers page. Applications Close: Monday, 10th August #J-18808-Ljbffr

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