💼 Full-Time Position

Healthcare Assistant - Medical Assessment Unit

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New Zealand Government
📍 New Zealand, Otago, New Zealand
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Location
New Zealand, New Zealand
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Posted
April 11, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

* Dunedin Hospital
* Permanent, part-time role (0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week)
* Salary band: $60,000 - $70,000 per annum pro-rata plus KiwiSaver
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
The Medical Assessment Unit is closely linked to the Emergency Department and other front-line services, so variety is a key element in this busy but rewarding role.
The unit is responsible for streamlining the assessment and admission of non-critically ill medical patients and accommodating and caring for them for up to 24-36 hours. There is ample opportunity to make a difference for patients during what can be a vulnerable and scary experience.
This role will see you primarily focusing your attention on the overall needs of the unit. This role is within a clinical environment, and as an exceptional team player you will need to be able to...