Vision Hearing Tester

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

Vision Hearing Tester - Hearing and Ear Health Team, Starship Community Starship - New Zealand's premier children's hospital

Permanent, full-time position. Health New Zealand.

About the role

We are seeking a permanent, full-time Vision Hearing Tester who will be providing vision and hearing screening of children in early childhood, school, home and clinic settings according to the National Hearing Vision Screening Protocols which include the B4School Check, School New Entrant and Year 7 screening. This role maintains accurate records and documentation, including the upkeep of accurate results into a database and ensuring the care of equipment.

About the Service

Starship Community provides multidisciplinary care and cultural support to children, young people and their whānau living within the Auckland area. Our nursing, allied health and technical staff deliver health care services to children, young people, and their whānau in their home, school and community settings. A part of this service is the Hearing & Ear Health team consisting of our talented Audiologists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, Ear Nurses and Vision and Hearing Technicians.

About you

• Hold a clean, current and full NZ drivers license
• Have experience working with children
• Bring with you a strong technical aptitude
• Have excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Be capable of working both independently and within a team

Desired

• National Certificate in Community Support Services (Vision and Hearing Screening) (Level 3)
• Experience in working in the health or education sector

For all aspects of this role and experience/knowledge required please see the position description. For further information about the position please contact the Sarah Daye, Team Leader- Audiology & Newborn Hearing Screening via [e-mail]

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Starship Child Health

Starship Child Health is a dedicated paediatric healthcare service and major teaching centre, providing family centred care to neonates, children and young people throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific. Starship is a part of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and is the only comprehensive childrens hospital in New Zealand serving a population of approximately 1 million children.