Junior Clinical Engineering Technician

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora, is seeking a Junior Clinical Engineering Technician to join the North Shore Hospital team. The role covers medical electronics and mechanical engineering services, including maintenance, safety testing, calibration of clinical equipment and patient beds.

The ideal applicant will hold a relevant qualification in electrical engineering or electronics and may have an EWRB license or be eligible for one.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in electrical engineering or electronics.
• EWRB license would be advantageous.
• Strong safety culture and maintenance capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, test safety/performance, calibrate clinical equipment and patient beds.
• Provide medical electronics and mechanical engineering services in the Clinical Engineering Department.

Skills

Electrical/electronics knowledge

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Trade/Undergraduate in Electrical Engineering or Electronics

Job description

Junior Clinical Engineering Technician

Temporary 6-months, full time roleBased at North Shore HospitalHealth 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.

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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.

For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.

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 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.

Job reference: WDHB22016Closing Date: 2 September 2026