Simulation Technician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Dunedin Hospital
• Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
• Salary band: $74,353 - $90,665 per annum plus KiwiSaver

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

As a Simulation Technician you will work under the guidance of the Practice Development Unit Nurse Manager and with the OCSL Operations Coordinator to provide support and assistance with the delivery and development of all new and existing clinical skills and simulation-based learning programmes at Dunedin Hospital.

The role forms a vital part of education for staff and students.

In this role, you will:

• have the knowledge and ability to use audio-visual capture equipment
• maintain a database of equipment, including maintenance, configuration, testing, calibration, repair, and cleaning
• collaborate with different managers and end users to support their training.

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About the Team/Service/Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Southern has the largest geographical coverage of all the New Zealand regions, providing services to 350,000 people in diverse communities. We take pride in all the services we provide, and our aim is to improve, promote, and protect the health of our region. We believe that our dedicated staff are a significant driving force behind the achievement of these standards, and we need more like-minded people to help us continue providing for our community.

About you

To be successful in this position, you will:

• be outgoing and friendly, and comfortable interacting with healthcare staff and management both in person and on the phone
• have the ability to run and communicate effectively with groups
• be a positive team worker with a willingness to learn new skills
• be adept at using your initiative
• have a good grounding in basic computer skills and AV equipment
• understand and demonstrate clear boundaries regarding all aspects of privacy.

You will need to be adaptable and flexible, allowing you to work effectively with your team within a changing health environment.

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.

Salary range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the PSA Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Multi-Employer CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the non-degree salary scale - Group B Pay Scale, between $74,353 and $90,665 per annum, depending on relevant experience.

How to apply

To apply please click 'apply now'. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by Sunday, 3 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Ben Kingsbury ben.kingsbury@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.