Hospital Aide - Oromairaki Community Birthing Unit

• Two 12-month Fixed Term contracts available (0.4 & 0.5 FTE)
• Be part of a dynamic team working in your local community birthing unit
• Oromairaki Community Birthing Unit within Toka Hapāi (Selwyn Health Hub)

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

Hospital Aides support the midwives’ role and are responsible for the domestic requirements of the unit. These include for example; ordering and serving meals, cleaning and stocking rooms, ordering and stocking linen, orientating women to the unit, supporting partner and whānau visiting and answering the phone.

We are looking for two Hospital Aides to cover a fixed-term contract due to parental leave until February 2027. The role is to be split as 0.4FTE (16hours per week) and 0.5FTE (20hours per week).

Shifts are rostered morning, afternoon and nights across Monday – Sunday. We require flexibility for you to be rostered across all shifts.

About You

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated individual who is looking to be part of the maternity strategy to promote a model of care change that seeks to facilitate more women having the confidence, if well, to birth at our community units.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous Hospital Aide experience and a First Aide Certificate an advantage
• A passion for primary birthing and breastfeeding
• A commitment to equity and our responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi within maternity services
• The ability to be adaptable, flexible and solution focused
  

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 Thursday 4^th December.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Victoria at Victoria.Steiner@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz