Health Care Assistant - Spring Hill Corrections Facility

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Engage in diverse health care activities at Spring Hill Corrections Facility, Hampton Downs.
• Join a dedicated, high-performing team focused on embedding a Kaupapa Māori model of care.

Ngā kawenga | About the role

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and committed individual who is capable of working in a wide range of Health Care activities based at Spring Hill Corrections Facility for prisoners who have ongoing complex health and/or disability needs. Within a Primary health care setting, administering medication, triaging patients, assisting in health care delivery to patients, all under the direction of a Registered Nurse.  A large part of this role is to liaise with doctors and manage the doctors clinic.

This is an opportunity for a Health Care Assistant with experience in health care to join a high-performing health led team who are dedicated and committed to developing and embedding a Kaupapa Māori based model of care into the heart of health services delivery.

He kōrero mōu | About you 

In order to excel in this role, we seek an individual with a proven background in assisting patients confronting complex health and/or disability issues. A certified Level 3 Health Care Assistant, you should demonstrate proficiency in collaborative teamwork, ability to work under guidance, and maintain a non-judgmental approach. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is a prerequisite. If you believe you possess the qualities to instigate a positive change, we eagerly await hearing from you.

Utu ā-tau | Salary

The full salary range is $60,100 - $70,358. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) Health Services lead the delivery of patient-focused primary health care services to tangata within corrections facilities across Aotearoa.   Hōkai Rangi (https://corr.nz/hr) our over-arching strategic direction, places the focus on health at the heart of our business. Building our frameworks from a Mātauranga Māori basis is our focus to drive and support equity for Māori, which in turn will contribute to achieving our outcomes of reducing reoffending.

You can find out more about us here. 

We welcome applications from disabled and neurodiverse communities, all cultures, faiths, and Rainbow communities, as we appreciate the richness of experience that diversity brings to our organisation. We strive to make our recruitment process fair and inclusive, and we encourage applicants to discuss reasonable accommodation with us if required at careers@corrections.govt.nz.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now - Applications close Sunday 15th September 2024

To view the job description, click 'apply' and you will be taken through to our careers site, where you can view this.

To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. 

All applications must be submitted through our careers site to ensure transparency. Applications received via email will not be considered. 

If you want to find out more about a career with us, visit careers.corrections.govt.nz or email our team at  careers@corrections.govt.nz.