Sterilising Technician

About the Company Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to all New Zealanders. We value the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and strive to create a health system that meets the needs of diverse communities. Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, allowing us to effectively serve the entire population. About the Role We are currently seeking a dedicated Sterilising Technician to join our team within the perioperative services at Whangarei Hospital. In this permanent, full-time position, you will work 40 hours per week, providing essential sterile stock to various wards and departments, including Theatre. As a Sterilising Technician, your responsibilities will include maintaining adequate supplies of backup stock, ensuring an efficient decontamination and sterilisation service, and supplying external customers with their sterile stock requirements. This role is crucial in supporting optimal health outcomes for our patients. About the Team/Service/Location At Health New Zealand Northland, we believe that achieving the best health outcomes for our patients begins with expecting excellence from ourselves. Our perioperative services team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and safety. For those considering a move to Northland, we encourage you to explore the opportunities and lifestyle this region has to offer. About You We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills: - Strong numeric and literacy skills - Customer service experience - A well-developed understanding of Occupational Health and Safety principles and their application in the workplace Preferred qualifications include: - Completion of a Certificate in Sterilising Technology - Competency under Unit Standards 31290.1 and 31293.1 - Effective application of Infection Control principles - Experience in a sterilising unit - Familiarity with policies and procedures related to sterilisation processes Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are dedicated to providing excellent healthcare for all. We are proud to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce, welcoming applications from individuals across Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 23 July 2025. Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will review applications as they are received and may begin the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.