Please note: Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand can be considered for this role. If you do not currently hold the appropriate work rights, we kindly ask that you do not submit an application.

Palmerston North Hospital

Permanent Full time and Part time  Positions Available

Hours of work: Rostered, rotated shifts including morning, afternoon and night shifts. 

Benefits

• An encouraging learning environment where you will continue to grow and be challenged
• A professional and supportive culture and team setting
• Fulfilling and challenging work with great lifestyle options
• Tailored wellness programmes.

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

Do you wish to work in a dynamic and challenging environment?

Are you motivated and energetic with a commitment to customer-focused services?

Palmerston North Hospital is offering the opportunity for health care assistants to join their team covering medical and surgical areas.

Hours of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant/s working rostered, rotated shifts including morning, afternoon and night shifts.

About the Team/Service

Employing over 2500 people, MidCentral offers a supportive work environment that accepts and values all employees.  We actively seek Māori kaimahi into our workforce and provide an environment which delivers our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

MidCentral region offers an excellent lifestyle for families with scenic spots for hiking and mountain-biking, great schools and tertiary institutions.  With the mountains, city and sea at your doorstep, you'll get to taste the best of both worlds – the perfect blend of rural and city living.

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

For more information on living and working in the Manawatu click here

About you

If this is the opportunity you have been waiting for, then we look forward to hearing from you.

If you believe you have the following attributes we welcome your application: 

• Commitment to providing a customer focused service
• Adapt easily in a changing environment
• Proven ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to be flexible and prioritise own work
• Work effectively within a team
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Proven effective communication, listening and interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity to cultural and ethnic differences
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and abide by the requirements of the Privacy Act 2020
• Basic keyboard skills
• Willingness to learn and ability to adapt positively to changes
• Enthusiasm and motivation for performing a job to its highest possible standard.

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 the advertised date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Helen Manoharan, Nursing Recruitment Consultant (Email: helen.manoharan@tewhatuora.govt.nz)

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.