Maintenance Fitter/Turner | Hillmorton Hospital

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is deeply committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Our mission is to create a health system that effectively serves all New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. About the Role We are currently seeking a qualified fitter/turner to join our Maintenance and Engineering Department. This position is primarily based at Hillmorton and Princess Margaret hospitals in Christchurch, but flexibility to work at other hospitals in the area may be required. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of building services, plant equipment, and building management systems. Experience in a similar role would be beneficial, although a willingness to learn new skills is equally valued as we work together in a forward-thinking team. The salary for this position ranges from $75,499 to $86,623. You will be responsible for: - Maintaining and repairing steam, water, condensate, compressed air, medical gas, and other reticulated systems - Conducting regular inspections of operating systems and services - Performing welding and machining tasks - Managing maintenance repairs and operation of boilers and heating plants - Performing maintenance and repairs on general hospital equipment - Participating in the on-call roster Your skills will include: - A qualified trade certificate is essential - Experience with boilers (Woodchip, LPG, Electric) - HVAC experience, including knowledge of fan coil unit (FCU) and air handling unit (AHU) operations - Familiarity with building management systems (beneficial) - Welding, machining, and general fitting experience - Knowledge of reticulated services such as water, steam, condensate, and compressed air - The ability to work autonomously - Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel About the Team/Service/Location The Health NZ Waitaha Canterbury Maintenance and Engineering Department is responsible for the maintenance of all buildings, grounds, services, and non-clinical equipment in Christchurch and its surrounding areas. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all New Zealanders. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce allows us to better understand and serve our community. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click on "apply now" to submit your application through our online careers portal. Should you have any questions regarding the role, feel free to reach out to Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may initiate the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.