Vision and Hearing Technicians - Paeroa
Technician – Newborn Hearing ScreeningRequisition: WAI29391Where you’ll be working: Waikato HospitalThe details: CasualSalary details: will be paid in accordance with the technical/non-degree qualified core scale B of the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific & Technical Collective Agreement.Be part of the national transformation in Health.Undertake hearing screening for newborn pēpi.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 RoleThe Newborn Hearing Screening team has an opportunity for someone to join the team providing hearing screening to newborn pēpi.
No prior experience is required, but ideally you will have had experience handling and caring for newborn pēpi. Full training is provided as part of the introduction to the role, and you will receive support to complete the NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) in Newborn Hearing Screening over the first year.Key responsibilities of the role:Undertaking hearing screening of pēpiCommunicate with mothers and their whānauCommunicate with other health and maternity staffInput data on to a computer systemContact whānau to organise hearing screening appointmentsThis permanent position is based at Waikato Hospital and includes working weekends on a roster basis (one or two weekend days per month).Click here to view the position description.About the Team/ServiceThe Universal Newborn Hearing Screening programme provides hearing screening of pēpi.
The team provides screening services seven days per week for newborn infants in the Waikato hospital maternity service, Hamilton birth centres, and community clinics around the Waikato region.The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening programme is a national program aimed at early detection of hearing loss.For more information on the programme, please see:https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/health-services-and-programmes/universal-newborn-hearing-screening-programme/universal-newborn-hearing-screening-resourcesAbout youSkills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:a current full New Zealand driver's licencestrong communication and interpersonal skillsthe ability to work well in a teamcomputer literacy (data entry skills and Microsoft Office)Ideally you will also have:Have completed, or working towards the NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) in Newborn Hearing Screening.experience handling or caring for newborn babiesexperience working in the health or education sectoradministration experienceHow to ApplyTo apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 9th July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ina Marais at Francina.Marais@waikatodhb.health.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.