Health Care Assistant

Support our Student Health team to provide high-quality care and help improve the health and wellbeing of our students.
• Make a positive contribution to student health and wellbeing 
• Join a supportive, multidisciplinary healthcare team 
• Develop your skills in a busy primary healthcare environment

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join our high performing Student Health team who have students’ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. You will perform a range of clinical and administrative tasks under the direction and delegation of the Clinical Nurse Manager or their delegate.
Essentially, you will help our healthcare team provide safe, responsive and high-quality care to University students. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, supporting patients, assisting clinicians with minor procedures, managing recalls and clinical stock, monitoring the cold chain, sterilising equipment, maintaining accurate records and completing general administrative tasks. 
You will work collaboratively with our general practice team, provide excellent customer service and identify and escalate concerns to clinical staff when required. You will also contribute to maintaining safe clinical practices and improving the systems and processes used by Student Health. 
This is a part-time, permanent position, working 20 hours over 3 days a week. The role is based at our Hillcrest campus. Salary will be in the range of $57,752 to $67,609 prorated per year, based on the skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position.
For more information on the role please see the position description. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?
You will have a good general education to at least NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, including a good standard of English. You will be interested in primary healthcare and may have experience as a Health Care Assistant or working in general practice, healthcare or a community-based service. 
You will also bring:
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Experience working with young people and an interest in primary healthcare
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems 
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a busy team 
• A positive, solution-focused approach and willingness to learn new clinical skills, including phlebotomy
A current First Aid or CPR certificate, a Level 4 primary care practice assistance qualification, or Te Mahi Āwhina Tuatahi would be advantageous. Knowledge of youth health, women’s health, tertiary student wellbeing, te reo Māori, tikanga Māori or other languages would also be valuable. 
You will be organised, flexible and comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy clinical environment. Most importantly, you will be able to relate sensitively and respectfully to students from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we? 
Student Health Hauora Ākonga, provides holistic, high quality, responsive and cost-effective services to students from modern premises on both the Hamilton and Tauranga Campuses. Our purpose is to enhance student health and wellbeing for success at the University of Waikato and beyond. 
You will be part of an integrated health team including Registered Nurses Mental Health & Wellbeing, Counsellors, Social Worker, Health Promotion and Violence Prevention Coordinators, General Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Prescribers, Practice Nurses, Chaplaincy and Administrators. 
Student Health Service offers services to all current our students and Centre is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm and Wednesday: 9:30am - 4:30pm. Find more information about the Student Health Service here.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success!  Our university stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata – For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all. 
E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on November 27, 2026
Requisition number: 1004012