Team Leader - Health Technology Operationsat Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -

• Christchurch Health CampusPermanent | Full-timeHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in theprinciples of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health systemthat serves all New ZealandersAre you a hands-on technical leader ready to make an impactin healthcare?

• Health TechnologyOperations to join our Clinical Engineering team.

• ll be responsible for the day-to-dayoperational delivery of Health Technology Management (HTM) services across theequipment lifecycle
• from procurement and installation to maintenance anddecommissioning.

• ll work across departments to ensure that medicaldevices and systems are safe, functional, compliant, and readilyavailable
• supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesLead a multi-disciplinary clinical engineering team delivering HTM services.Provide expert guidance on the full lifecycle of health technology: acquisition, calibration, performance checks, repairs, decontamination, decommissioning, and disposal.Coordinate the onboarding, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance of medical equipment and systems.Oversee compliance with NZ regulations, safety standards, and cybersecurity for devices.Lead safety alert and recall management, incident investigation, and risk mitigation.Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and cost-efficiency across operations.Build team capacity and support workforce development and retention strategies.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and national HTM partners.Ensure high-quality service delivery, KPI tracking, and effective contract management.Provide strategic and operational leadership, including budgeting and planning.What You
• ll BringEssential:Tertiary qualification in Clinical or Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a related scientific field, or extensive leadership-level clinical engineering experience.7+ years of experience in clinical engineering, including at least 2 years in a leadership, supervisory, or mentoring role.Deep knowledge of health technology and clinical engineering operations.Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams and deliver complex services.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson
• Medical endorsement (or willing to obtain within 24 months).Full New Zealand Driver
• s License.Understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health setting.English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5).Desirable:Postgraduate qualifications in Health Technology Management or Business.Knowledge of accreditation, audit, and performance measurement frameworks.Experience in 24/7 healthcare environments and national-level HTM collaboration.Working at Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare forthe people of New Zealand.

We welcomeapplications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbowcommunities.

• apply now.
• All applications must besubmitted through our online careers
• portal. Ifyou have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy atKerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with therecruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.