Sterile Sciences Technician - Permanent Night/Weekend

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Sterile Sciences Technician or Trainee Sterilising Technician. The role covers cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilisation of instruments, supporting perioperative services, and ensuring safety and traceability across Northland.

The position is full-time (40h/week) within the Central Sterilising Unit, with a strong focus on infection control and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Good numeric and literacy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Physically demanding role with lifting and standing.
• Willingness to undertake NZQA Level 4 Sterilising Technology while employed.

Responsibilities

• Clean, inspect, assemble, and sterilise surgical instruments and reusable devices.
• Prepare supplies and ensure traceability for clinical areas.
• Support operating theatres and clinical services across Northland.
• Maintain high standards of quality and infection prevention.

Skills

Numeric skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Stamina

Shift work

Education

NZQA Level 4 Sterilising Technology

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora in Whangārei is seeking a Sterile Sciences Technician or Trainee Sterilising Technician. The role covers cleaning, inspection, assembly, and sterilisation of instruments, supporting perioperative services, and ensuring safety and traceability across Northland.

The position is full-time (40h/week) within the Central Sterilising Unit, with a strong focus on infection control and patient safety.