[ref. y39892702] Sterile Services Technicians
A role that makes a real difference in our hospitalsBe part of a team and communityTrainee position - full training providedPermanent, full time roleHealth 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 Central Sterile Sciences department is a business-critical service that provides decontamination and sterilisation services across Te Whatu Ora Waitematā (inpatient and community) as well as external customers.The position will require you to work at both the North Shore and Waitākere hospital campuses, enabling you to learn all aspects of instrumentation used in patient care.Within this role you will be responsible for the collection, sorting, decontamination, inspection, testing and sterilisation of surgical and medical devices at the cutting edge of technology, ensuring all quality assurance and compliance are met.
The tasks mentioned will involve some lifting.We will provide a fully comprehensive training programme, where you will have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in Sterilising Technology. We are committed to the ongoing development of quality, and health and safety within the department, so your commitment to these is essential.To view the position description, please click here.About UsWaitematā District serves the areas of North Shore, Waitākere, and Rodney.
We are the largest Te Whatu Ora district by population with a diversity of communities. We provide secondary hospital and community services from North Shore and Waitākere hospitals and over 30 community sites.We offer staff professional development and career paths in clinical and non-clinical areas, with many opportunities to progress and grow in a supportive and professionally fulfilling environment.Our people strive to provide the best care for everyone through living our values:Everyone matters – Orā kit e KatoaWith compassion – Aroha PūmauConnected – Rāranga TahiBetter, best, brilliant – Mauā kia TināFor more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.About youWe are looking for motivated and hard-working people with a positive attitude to join our team.
To succeed in the role, you will need:An eye for detailAbility to work from 15:00 to 23:30, including some weekend work at times on a rotational basisGood communication skillsTo be a team playerTo be quality focussedWorking at 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 6 July 2025.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.Job reference: WDHB20139