Sterile Services Technician at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

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Sterile Services Technician

Invercargill

• 75 FTE (30hrs per week) 24-month fixed-term opportunity
• Salary $73,876 - $88,887 per annum pro rata + 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

Join our Sterile Sciences team in Invercargill and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care across Southland. As a Sterile Sciences Technician, you will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, sterilisation, and distribution of reusable medical devices used in surgical and clinical settings. Working in a fast-paced environment, you will help ensure critical equipment is processed to the highest standards, supporting healthcare teams to deliver safe and effective care every day.

• Reprocess and distribute reusable medical devices used across operating theatres and clinical services
• Operate specialised sterilising equipment and follow robust quality management systems
• Inspect, assemble, package, and sterilise equipment in line with industry standards and departmental procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation and electronic records to support quality and compliance requirements
• Identify and escalate equipment faults, ensuring devices are safe and fit for use
• Contribute to a clean, organised, and efficient work environment while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety

About You

You are a motivated and detail-oriented team player who takes pride in delivering work to a consistently high standard. With excellent communication skills and a positive, quality-focused approach, you thrive in a structured environment where accuracy and patient safety are paramount. You are comfortable performing physically demanding work, remain calm under pressure, and are committed to ongoing learning and professional development.

• Able to complete a formal orientation programme
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and work effectively within a team
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, organisation, and time management skills
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and undertaking physically demanding manual work
• Show accountability, professionalism, and sound judgement in all aspects of your work
• Committed to continuous improvement, learning, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout your practice

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.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 20 September 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact: james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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