Technician - Nursing

Qjumpers; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Toi Ohomai's Te Puna Whaiora department seeks a Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician to support nursing and health education at the Mokoia/Rotorua campus. This permanent 20-hour-per-week role starts 11 January 2027 and involves preparing and supporting classes in Clinical Skills Lab, Simulation Unit and Science Lab.

You will work with academic staff to coordinate simulated learning activities, maintain equipment, and assist across campuses in the Bay of Plenty.

Qualifications

• Experience in a health-related role.
• Interest in education and the use of technology in learning.
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and bicultural practice.
• Leadership capability and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support Clinical Skills Laboratory, Simulation Unit and Science Lab classes.
• Coordinate simulated learning activities across the labs.
• Maintain equipment and resources to support student learning.
• Support across campuses and locations in the region.

Skills

Health-related experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Job description

• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technician

Te Puna Whaiora | Department of Nursing and Health Studies
Team: School of Health Education and Environment
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Location: Mokoia/Rotorua campus
Hours: Permanent 20 hours a week commencing 11th January 2027

Help create safe, well-equipped and engaging learning environments for future nursing and health ākonga/students.

Toi Ohomai is seeking a practical, organised and service-focused technician to support our Clinical Skills Laboratory, Simulation Unit and Science Lab. You’ll work alongside academic kaimahi/staff to prepare and support classes, coordinate simulated learning activities, and maintain the equipment and resources that help ākonga develop their clinical skills.

The role will require support across campuses and other locations in the region.

About you

You’ll bring a positive, flexible and organised approach, with strong communication and customer service skills. You’re comfortable working independently and collaboratively, can manage competing priorities, and enjoy solving practical problems.

You’ll also have:

• Experience in a health-related role.
• An interest in education and the use of technology in learning.
• Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems and applications.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to troubleshoot calmly and find effective solutions.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to bicultural practice.
• Leadership capability and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience in clinical learning or simulation is desirable. Flexibility in working hours and duties is also important to suit class times.

Our commitment

We place ākonga at the centre of our work. We’re committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supporting Māori success, removing barriers to participation, and creating inclusive and culturally responsive environments. We value people who contribute to collaborative, sustainable and high-quality vocational education.

Working relationships

You’ll work closely with the Clinical Lead, academic and teaching teams, student nurse educators, ākonga, other campus technicians and marketing teams. External relationships include health providers, suppliers, and equipment and laundry service personnel.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.

Technician - Nursing Rotorua - Bay of Plenty