Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital
Southern Cross New Plymouth Hospital is a modern private surgical hospital serving the city and wider region since 1983. As the only private surgical hospital in the city, the hospital features advanced theatres and comfortable patient facilities, with 36 inpatient beds, and a dedicated day-stay facility.
The team provides excellent pre- and post-operative nursing care across a wide range of elective surgical services, including Orthopaedic surgery, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Reconstructive and Cosmetic surgery, and General and Endoscopic surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our surgical ward team. In this rewarding role, you will work alongside our Registered Nurses to support the delivery of safe, high-quality care for patients undergoing a range of elective surgical procedures. Your presence on the ward will make a real difference — helping patients feel comfortable, supported, and cared for throughout their hospital stay.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play an important part in the day-to-day flow of the ward. From assisting patients with personal cares and mobility, to supporting meal services, maintaining tidy and well-organised patient spaces, and assisting with patient transfers, you will help ensure the ward runs smoothly and efficiently. You will also assist the nursing team with a variety of clinical and non-clinical tasks, helping to create a calm, welcoming environment where patients and their whānau feel respected and reassured.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in supporting others, and thrives in a team environment. Working in a surgical ward means every day is different — you will be supporting patients at key moments in their care journey while contributing to a culture of care, teamwork, and professionalism.
This is a 0.8 FTE permanent position, working on a rotating roster across Monday to Sunday.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Completion of New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3), Health Assistance Strand
- Completion of NCEA Level 2 / Sixth Form Certificate (or equivalent)
- Previous experience working in a healthcare setting, ideally with experience as a Healthcare Assistant
- A genuine passion for caring for people and supporting patients through their healthcare journey
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy ward environment
- A positive attitude and able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team while also taking initiative when required
- Excellent communication skills and confidence interacting with patients, whānau, and your multidisciplinary team
- Confidence using computer systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Outlook, and Excel
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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