Pediatric Vision & Hearing Screening Technician

New Zealand Government; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand's Starship Community seeks a permanent Vision Hearing Tester to screen children in early childhood, school, home and clinic settings under national protocols. You will keep precise records in our database and ensure equipment is well maintained.

You will join the Hearing & Ear Health team supporting paediatric care across Auckland, with responsibilities that include documentation, teamwork and independent work as required.

Qualifications

• Hold a clean, current and full NZ driver's license.
• Experience working with children.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and hearing screening of children in early childhood, school, home and clinic settings.
• Maintain accurate records and results in a database; ensure equipment is cared for.
• Collaborate with the Hearing & Ear Health team to support paediatric care.

Skills

Driver's license – clean & current

Experience with children

Strong technical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and independence

Education

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

Job description

Health New Zealand's Starship Community seeks a permanent Vision Hearing Tester to screen children in early childhood, school, home and clinic settings under national protocols. You will keep precise records in our database and ensure equipment is well maintained.

You will join the Hearing & Ear Health team supporting paediatric care across Auckland, with responsibilities that include documentation, teamwork and independent work as required.