Clinical Engineering Technician Dental
Permanent positions in a stable, future-focused national entity.
Join a system-wide shift focused on equity, innovation, and community care.
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
We are a people-centred dental service, driven by technology and innovation. We're looking for hands-on, technically savvy Dental Technicians at various levels to join our national team, based in Middlemore Hospital working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday.
This isn't your average toolbox job, it's your chance to contribute to shaping oral healthcare across hospitals, mobile dental vans, schools, and community hubs. You will be the trusted expert ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of essential dental tech from digital X-rays to suction pumps and sterilisers.
The Role Focus:
Commission, calibrate, and verify dental/medical equipmentDiagnose and repair systems with a focus on patient safety
Troubleshoot faults and lead maintenance/risk programmes
Ensure compliance with NZ health and safety standards
Train clinical staff on safe and effective equipment use
Integrate tech into clinical workflows
About You
Relevant tertiary qualification (NZQA Level 7) in Clinical, Biomedical, or Electrical EngineeringEWRB registration (endorsed for Medical Cardiac Protected Areas), or a plan to achieve it within 1224 months
Ionising Radiation Use Licence
Technical expertise, admin skills, and knowledge of healthcare practices
Strong problem-solving ability and calm, collaborative style
Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and innovation
Full NZ Driver's Licence + NZ work eligibility
Solutions-focused mindset, strong English communication, attention to detail, and ability to engage stakeholders
Bonus: Experience with dental/oral health equipment
You will be part of a system-wide transformation focused on equity, innovation, and community care. Join a tight-knit, supportive engineering team that works across a diverse clinical and tech network, contributing to better oral health for New Zealand.These roles offer real scope to grow your expertise, work with emerging technologies, and make a meaningful difference.
Working at Health New Zealand
Health 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 Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/.
To review the position description please 'click here' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz
Closing Date:20th June 2025