Clinical Engineering Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent full-time
• Training and development opportunities provided
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and free staff carparking 

He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We are looking for an experienced clinical engineering technician or a technician who is eager to learn and develop their career.  The position is based at Tauranga Hospital with the potential for regular travel to Whakatāne Hospital and occasional travel throughout the region.  

The clinical engineering industry is constantly evolving and updating due to technological advances in the field.  This will require the successful candidate to be adaptable and apply their engineering skills to new challenges.  There will be training and development opportunities provided. 

The duties will include:

• Service, repair preventative maintenance and a testing of a wide range of medical equipment across the district
• Liaising with clinical staff at all levels 

He Korero mōu - About You

The successful applicant will have the following skills and experience:   

Essential

• Registered Electrical Appliance Service Person with a current Practicing Licence
• A Diploma, Certificate or Degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Positive attitude and self-motivated
• Computer literate
• Be a team player who can also work independently
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• A willingness to learn and improve skill sets
• Current driving licence 

Desirable

• Previous hands-on experience in preventative maintenance of medical equipment
• An understanding of AS/NZS 3551, AS/NZS 3760 and / or AS/NZS 2500 Standards 

Mō Tātou – About Us

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.  Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff. 

Ko o tatou painga – Our Benefits

• Competitive remuneration
• Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference!
• Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
• Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership and wellbeing support
• Discounts (with local businesses) 

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi – Our Values

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care. 

Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values. 

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply

You can view the position description below and to apply for the role please click “APPLY NOW” 

For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online career's portal. 

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity. 

It is desirable that new employees of Te Whatu Ora are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which includes two doses of an approved vaccine. If you are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine or booster for any reason, please indicate this in your application so we can discuss this with you further.

Children's Act 2014

Due to this position having contact with children and Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty's commitment to child protection, you will be subject to ‘safety checks' under the Children's Act at the time of hire and thereafter as per the relevant legislation.