• Start Date – November 2026
• Positions –
• 1x 1.0FTE full-time, permanent position within Ward D1
• 1x 1.0FTE full-time, permanent position within Ward B2
• Shifts – Candidates must be able to work all shifts (Morning, Afternoon and Nights) between Monday to Sunday
• Status – Permanent and Part-time opportunities
• Locations – Ward B2 and Ward D1 Burwood, Christchurch
• Salary - Starting from $61,603 to $72,117 per annum. Based on the NZNO Nursing and Midwifery collective agreement

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

Older persons health wards provide assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for older people recovering from illness or surgery. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care that supports recovery, promotes independence, and enhances wellbeing.

A Hospital Aide is an integral part of our team of health professionals. We are looking for Hospital Aides who have excellent communication skills, and the ability to use their initiative. You will enjoy being busy and don’t mind that the role can be at times physically demanding. You will be hard-working and enjoy working in a well-established team.

The role of a Hospital Aide varies from day to day and contribute to the unit is running smoothly and to its highest potential. This could mean performing a variety of tasks such as:

• Basic patient care
• Patient therapeutic observation
• Cleaning and tidying the ward/house keeping
• Assisting the nursing team with a variety of tasks on the ward
• Ensuring that patients have the best experience possible

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to engage well
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team
• Initiative and a proactive approach to work
• Ideally experience as a Healthcare Assistant or similar

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development
• Fantastic Working Environment - Fully resourced modern facility with a friendly, supportive team
• Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits

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.

Apply Now

Please note applications will be reviewed as they are received, and this job vacancy could close prior to the closing date.

Please apply only if you have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

For more information about this role please contact [email protected]