* Casual Position – On-call as required
* Rewarding Career – Be part of a team that saves lives and improves health outcomes daily.
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
We are looking for flexible and compassionate Care Associates to join our Casual Relief Team. In this role, you’ll provide support to nursing staff and assist patients with essential daily tasks, including mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and comfort. You’ll be deployed to different wards and departments depending on where the need is highest, making each shift unique and rewarding.
This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, can adapt quickly, and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care. As part of the relief team, you’ll be helping to ensure smooth continuity of care during periods of high demand, leave cover, or unexpected absences.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Relief Team plays a vital role in maintaining safe and effective care throughout the hospital. As a Care Associate, you’ll have the opportunity to work with different clinical teams, learn from a variety of specialties, and broaden your healthcare knowledge in a hands-on environment.
Based at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, you’ll be joining a collaborative, caring workforce dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of our diverse community.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
You’re a caring, reliable, and adaptable individual who is passionate about supporting others. You bring a strong sense of empathy and professionalism to your work and take pride in ensuring patients feel safe, respected, and well cared for.
You will have:
* A genuine interest in healthcare and supporting patient wellbeing
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* The ability to adapt to different wards and clinical teams with confidence
* A positive, can-do attitude with a strong team ethic
* Previous experience in a healthcare setting or caregiving role (preferred but not essential)
* Availability to work a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, and weekends
Training will be provided for successful candidates, and we welcome applications from those who are new to the healthcare sector but have a passion for care and a desire to learn.
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 review the position profile, click HERE To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Lil Dinneen email on lil.dinneen@hbdhb.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
Job details
Job Reference:
Job Reference: HAW09187
Location:
North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings
Job type:
Job type: Casual
Expertise:
Clinical - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community - Health Care Assistant - Hospital / Community
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