Vision & Hearing Technician - Te Manawa Taki - NPHS at Te Whatu Ora, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Vision and Hearing Technician role
• Location: Whakatane

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders

About the Role

We have a permanent, part-time 0.8FTE opportunity available to join our Te Manawa Taki regional team as a Vision Hearing Technician.

The primary purpose of the role is to provide a quality vision and hearing screening service to early childhood and school aged children, across the MidCentral. You will provide a quality vision and hearing screening service to early childhood and school aged children aged 12 months 18 years using tympanometry and audiometry as per service criteria.

The role covers the wider Eastern Bay of Plenty area and involves daily travel into the community.

Although the role is based in Whakatane, it is a whole of district role, and therefore further travel may be required.  In addition, on some occasions the role may be required to support other districts, with appropriate orientation.  As service models develop, after hours duties may become incorporated into the role.

About the Team/Service/ Location

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 in the field of vision and/or hearing and able to 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. You can work autonomously and have good problem-solving skills.

Skills and Experience

• Preferably experienced in the field of vision and/or hearing
• Preferably a background in health and/or education
• A current full New Zealand drivers' licence for class 1 = Motor vehicle
• Working knowledge of MS Office programmes including Excel
• Able to meet the organizational requirements for working with children and have an understanding of developmental stages
• Experience with working with a wide range of cultures
• Demonstrated mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present in a clear, persuasive, and impactful way, to influence others to embrace change, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes
• Meet the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, as per the Children's Act 2014 and Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora policy, including a satisfactory police check and other safety checking processes

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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 22 May 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at Elismha.Lubbe@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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