Pediatric Vision & Hearing Screening Technician

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Starship Community in Auckland, seeks a permanent, full-time Vision Hearing Tester to deliver vision and hearing screening for children across early childhood, school, home and clinic settings, using national protocols.

You will maintain accurate records, update databases, and ensure equipment is well cared for, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support child health.

Qualifications

• Hold a clean, current NZ driver’s license.
• Experience working with children is required or preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude for screening equipment and protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and hearing screening for children in early childhood, school, home and clinic settings.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure results are entered into the database.
• Ensure screening equipment is well maintained and functioning.

Skills

Driver's license

Experience with children

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

National Certificate in Community Support Services (Vision and Hearing Screening) (Level 3)

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Starship Community in Auckland, seeks a permanent, full-time Vision Hearing Tester to deliver vision and hearing screening for children across early childhood, school, home and clinic settings, using national protocols.

You will maintain accurate records, update databases, and ensure equipment is well cared for, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support child health.