Clinical Engineering Technical Assistant at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Southern, Southland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Invercargill
• Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)
• Salary band: $65,842 - $72,074 per annum pro-rata 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 Clinical Engineering Technical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring low-risk medical equipment across the district is safe, reliable, and fit for purpose, supporting frontline healthcare delivery every day. You'll provide preventative and breakdown maintenance, carry out quality assurance and performance testing, and complete acceptance testing for new equipment, ensuring all assets meet regulatory and manufacturer standards.

You will also:

• deliver preventative maintenance, repairs, and emergency response support for low-risk medical equipment
• conduct quality assurance, calibration, and performance testing in line with compliance standards
• install, commission, and complete acceptance testing for new equipment and associated systems
• maintain accurate records, audits, and inventory management for all equipment assets
• provide technical advice and training to clinical staff to ensure safe and effective equipment use
• support equipment lifecycle management, including maintenance planning, decommissioning, and sustainability practices
• investigate faults, contribute to incident reviews, and implement solutions to improve reliability
• collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery.

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About you

You're a proactive and technically capable problem-solver with a strong commitment to patient safety and quality standards. With a solid foundation in engineering and a hands-on approach, you're confident working both independently and as part of a wider team in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, bring a solutions-focused mindset, and take pride in delivering reliable outcomes.

You will:

• have proven basic engineering aptitude with the ability to safely perform technical tasks
• be registered (or working towards registration) as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson with EWRB (including Medical/Cardiac Protected Areas Endorsement)
• have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure
• have excellent communication skills with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• have a high attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards
• be a professional, reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude
• be self-motivated and outcome-focused, with the ability to take initiative
• hold a current New Zealand driver's licence and meet English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 minimum).

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, 17 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd 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.

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