Vision & Hearing Technician - Manukau - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Vision and Hearing Technician role
• Salary based on the PSA Allied Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement
• Permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) role based in Counties Manukau

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities. Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The Vision and Hearing Technician is responsible for the provision of Vision and Hearing screening services within Counties Manukau. The primary purpose of the role is to deliver customer-focused and accessible high-quality vision and hearing screening for the detection of vision and hearing deficits in preschool children and new school entrants not otherwise screened.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are experienced or are prepared to undertake training in the field of vision and/or hearing, and can relate well with children and their families. You have a strong interest in child health and can advocate for children and the families of those who access the Vision and Hearing Screening Service. You're able to provide appropriate health education and vision and hearing related health issues and maintain accurate client records.

• Background in Health and/or Education
• Minimum 3 years secondary school
• Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
• Current Full Drivers Licence
• The ability to work in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of personnel
• Patience and empathy in handling and caring for young babies and new parents
• Strong commitment to quality
• Effective time management skills to complete workload within given timeframes
• Ability to record accurately and legibly

Working for 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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Tuesday, 21 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Bennett via maria.bennett1@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.