Vision and Hearing Technician - Rotorua- Te Manawa Taki - NPHSat Te Whatu Ora -
Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.About the RoleWe have a permanent, part time opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Vision and Hearing Technician.The primary purpose of the role is to deliver customer focussed and accessible high-quality vision and hearing screening service to early childhood and school aged children, across the Rotorua district The Vision and Hearing Technician is responsible for provision of Vision and Hearing screening services within Te Whatu Ora Rotorua District.In this role you will maintain and improve the Vision and Hearing status of children of the Rotorua region, through the provision of the National Vision and Hearing Screening programme.
The service provided meets the contractual obligations of Rotorua Health.About the ServiceThe National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention.We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.About youYou are experienced or are prepared to undertake training in the field of vision and/or hearing and can relate well with children and their families.
You have a strong interest in child health and can advocate for children and the families of those who access the Vision and Hearing Screening Service. You're able to provide appropriate health education and vision and hearing related health issues and maintain accurate client records.
You will bring previous experience of self-awareness and understanding in terms of the impact of different cultures on interactions and service delivery.Background in Health and/or EducationTechnical aptitudeAdministrative skillsCompetent with IT and computers including knowledge of MS office and Word Programmes and packages including ExcelCurrent drivers licence for class 1 = Motor vehicleAn understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and its application to this positionMeets the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, as per the Children's Act 2014 and Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora policy, including a satisfactory police check and other safety checking processesWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Thursday, 28 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nzWhilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.