Junior Clinical Engineering Technician

Taranaki District Health Board; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Waitematā invites applications for a Junior Clinical Engineering Technician to join the Clinical Engineering Department at Northshore Hospital. You will assist with maintenance, safety testing, calibration, and support of clinical electronics and hospital beds.

The ideal candidate holds a diploma, trade, or undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or electronics, with preference for those holding an EWRB license.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in electrical engineering or electronics.
• Experience with medical equipment maintenance is preferred.
• NZ EWRB license advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, and calibrate clinical equipment and patient beds.
• Perform safety/performance testing and routine maintenance.
• Provide repair and technical support within Clinical Engineering Department.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Diploma/Trade/Undergrad in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

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 Role

We are seeking a junior Clinical Engineering Technician to join us to provide medical electronics and mechanical engineering services relating to the maintenance, safety/performance testing, and calibration of clinical equipment and patient beds within our Clinical Engineering Department at Northshore Hospital.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

About you

The ideal applicant will hold a relevant qualification (diploma, trade or undergraduate degree) in electrical engineering or electronics, to assist with the general technical maintenance, repair and support of clinical and medical equipment. In addition, an EWRB practicing license such `Electrical Appliance Serviceperson would be advantageous.

Preference will be given to applicants with proven skills in the electronic and mechanical aspects of medical equipment safety and maintenance. Previous experience within the healthcare sector is also a big plus. Excellent customer service and communication skills as well as a professional, "team player" attitude are essential.

This is full-time position, working 40 hours per week. A full clean NZ drivers licence is required.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health 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.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job reference: WDHB22016

Closing Date: 2 September 2026

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: WDHB22016

Location:

North Island - Auckland - North Shore/West Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Contract/Temp Full time

Expertise:

Clinical - Technical - Biomedical Engineering