# Health Care Assistant - START Taupo at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Lakes, Bay of Plenty## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Health Care Assistant - START Taupo****Permanent, Part time (48 hours a fortnight)****Rostered****Based in Taupo**This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the traditional hospital setting, and make a tangible difference in patients' lives where it matters most: their own homes. As part of the Supported Transfer and Accelerated Rehab Team (START) team, you are not just providing care; you are a key player in a rehabilitation journey, helping patients regain their independence and confidence in a familiar environment. This role offers high autonomy, variety, and the deep satisfaction of seeing real-world progress every day.At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Lakes, we recognize that to care for our community, we must first care for our people. By joining the START team, you will join a collaborative, tight-knit team where your voice is heard and y...