Sterile Services Technician – Theatre Instrument Specialist

Acurity Health Group Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Job summary

Shore Surgery is hiring a Sterile Service Technician (SSD) with sterilising experience to support the theatre team in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will handle daily equipment testing, ensure instruments are sterile and ready for each theatre list, and liaise with surgical staff to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires NZ work rights, strong written communication, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. Lunchtime meals are provided and staff are valued by management.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 3/4 qualification in sterilising technology or equivalent
• Recent proven experience in SSD/sterilisation
• Right to work in New Zealand is mandatory

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily equipment tests and ensure devices are in optimum working order
• Liaise with the theatre team to ensure equipment is available for each list
• Work in a busy clinical environment with attention to procedure and patient safety
• Contribute as a collaborative team member in the Sterilisation Department

Skills

Sterilisation techniques

Ophthalmic instruments

Unsupervised work

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3/4 in sterilising technology

Tools

Sterilisation equipment handling

Job description

Shore Surgery is hiring a Sterile Service Technician (SSD) with sterilising experience to support the theatre team in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will handle daily equipment testing, ensure instruments are sterile and ready for each theatre list, and liaise with surgical staff to maintain smooth operations.

The role requires NZ work rights, strong written communication, and a collaborative, detail-oriented mindset. Lunchtime meals are provided and staff are valued by management.