Healthcare Assistant - Primary Care

* Interesting and varied role

* Work with multi-disciplinary professional services

* Full time (2 days City Campus, 2 days North Campus, 1 day South Campus)

Auckland University of Technology (AUT) is New Zealand's newest university and one of its most distinctive. Centred on students and grounded in knowledge that works, AUT is 5-star rated by QS, with more than 27,000 students and 4,000 staff based primarily across three Auckland campuses. It's a place of real opportunity, where the values of Pono, Tika and Aroha shape how talented, progressive people work together – and you'll feel that in the culture, in the collaboration and in the difference the work makes for students, communities and the world.

Our community is stronger because of the role Te Tiriti plays in how we operate, and because Māori and Pacific knowledge, leadership and contribution are central to who we are. We embrace diversity in all its forms and are proud to welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs.

AUT’s award-winning Student Services and Administration directorate is dedicated to delivering exceptional student-centred experiences across the entire learner journey, from enrolment through to graduation and beyond. Bringing together high impact services in student administration, wellbeing and support, governance, systems, and operational delivery, the directorate works collaboratively with academic and professional teams to enable student success and institutional effectiveness. It offers professionals the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a large, diverse university environment - combining purpose led work, continuous improvement, and a strong focus on equity, service excellence and positive outcomes for students and staff.

To learn more about Student Support Services at AUT, please click here: https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-life/support-services

The Opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy University-based Medical Centre.  This work is a combination of support in clinical practice and administration, both clinical and operational.

Our AUT Medical Centre’s deliver primary care services offering integrated healthcare to students.  The successful applicant will have a warm personality with excellent communication and organisational skills.  You will be professional and proactive, and able to demonstrate care in triaging and supporting patients. With a commitment to providing first-class care services and a good command of written and spoken English, you will be well prepared to deliver to our diverse university population.

What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

At AUT you’ll be part of a values-led university with a strong, caring culture, flexible working, generous annual leave and support to thrive in your role and career. We provide the tools, trust, recognition frameworks and cultural capability development programmes to help you make a meaningful contribution. Learn more about ourcompetitive benefits tailored to all staffhttps://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits.

https://www.aut.ac.nz/about/careers-at-aut/working-at-aut/staff-benefits

About you | Ko wai koe

As a professional staff member at AUT, you’ll help our university thrive by improving services, supporting students and staff and driving practical improvements across our campuses. We’re looking for people with energy, curiosity and openness to new ideas who bring a collaborative, adaptable approach and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

You’ll also bring cultural humility and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Indigenous peoples and diverse communities. Experience supporting Indigenous, equity or inclusion-focused initiatives is highly valued.

To be successful in this role, you will have

2 year’s experience as an HCA in Primary Care

Highly organised with good attention to detail

Experienced with Medtech Evolution an advantage

Healthcare level 4 certificate an advantage

A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and supportive of AUT’s Te Aronui journey.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Along with your CV, please submit a cover letter which a)explains why this role (and AUT) is of interest, and b) addresses how you feel you meet some, or all, of the key criterialisted above.

Please note - all applications must be submitted through the online application process on AUT’s careers website.

Further Information| Pārongo Anō

Salary Ranges | Ngā Utu: $62,000 - $81,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

* For further information: pleasesend us an enquiry  or call 09 921 9499

Closing Date | Te rā aukati: 27 October 2026, 11:55pm

Job Reference | Tohutoro Mahi: 96809

\*Full-time denotes 37.5 hours per week

This role is considered a children’s worker role and will be subject to safety checks as part of the Children’s Act 2014.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive.