Sleep Technician (Wellington)
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WELLSLEEP CENTRE | AU ANA TE MOE
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE | TE TARI WHAIORA
UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO, WELLINGTON | OTAKOU WHAKAIHU WAKA, PONEKE
About our team/Mo te tima
The University of Otago, Wellington (UOW) provides health research and teaching in New Zealand's capital city.
It enjoys collaborative relationships with District Health Boards, local health service providers, multiple central and local government agencies such as the Ministry of Health and Wellington City Council as well as other tertiary education providers such as Massey and Victoria University. It also has strong links with local iwi.
The role/Te mahi
As a Sleep Technician, you will provide technical support to WellSleep for home sleep tests, therapy initiation and associated tasks. The role will involve:
Attaching sleep monitoring equipment to patients and educating them on the use of the equipment.
Initiation of PAP therapy in an outpatient setting and follow-up.
Preparation of sleep equipment in terms of inventory and setup.
Other related tasks as required (e.g. booking of patients, report finalising).
Your skills and experience/Ka pukeka me ka wheako
We are looking for candidates with:
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
Customer service experience.
Evidence of a successful teamwork approach in the workplace.
Excellent computer skills.
Technical skills in terms of monitoring equipment or an ability to learn this.
Logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
An interest in health services provision.
Health workplace experience.
Clinical / patient experience.
Further details/Puroko
This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based at the Bowen Hospital in Wellington. Hours of work are determined by a roster set in advance which could include either a day, evening or night shifts.
The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185 per annum. Top of the range is $73,640.
You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.
Specific enquiries may be emailed to Associate Professor Angela Campbell, via the contact details below.
Application/Tono
To submit your application (including cover letter and CV) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600949 will close on Thursday, 2 July 2026, 11.59pm.
Additional Information
Contact: Angela Campbell
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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