Clinical Engineering Junior Technician, Health Technology Operations

# Clinical Engineering Junior Technician, Health Technology Operations at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **Permanent, full-time roles*** **Based in Central Auckland**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.**About the Role**The Clinical Engineering Service at Te Toka Tumai is responsible for the management and maintenance of clinical equipment across our hospitals, providing frontline support for medical device-related issues. The **Junior Technician role** is an excellent opportunity for recent Electrical Engineering graduates or similarly qualified applicants to build a career in Clinical Engineering while contributing to the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare services. The role is primarily based at Auckland City Hospital, with occasional travel to other local sites.**Key responsibilities include:*** Undertake training while assisting with the maintenance, repair, and testing of medical equipment* Perform quality assurance, performance testing, and acceptance testing of low-risk medical devices* Maintain accurate equipment and compliance records within asset management systems* Provide technical support and guidance to clinical staff to ensure the safe use of medical equipment* Contribute to equipment reliability, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective service delivery across clinical services and hospital sites**About the Team/Service**The Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system. Responsible for managing and influencing over $9 billion in annual spend, the team are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.**About you**You are an early-career engineer or technically minded professional looking to build a career in Clinical Engineering. You enjoy problem-solving, working with technology, and making a meaningful contribution to healthcare by ensuring medical equipment is safe, reliable, and fit for purpose.You will bring:* A Degree in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a customer-focused team environment* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate equipment and asset management records* A positive, proactive attitude, with integrity, adaptability, and the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced environment* A current full New Zealand driver licence, good physical fitness, and the ability to work effectively within a hospital and bicultural settingDesirable but not essential:* Experience working in a hospital, healthcare, or similar technical environment* EWRB Electrical Appliance Serviceperson (EAS) registration* Experience undertaking preventive maintenance and fault-finding in a manufacturing or technical setting**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 24 July 2026**.** We will commence interviews as suitable candidates are identified, before the advertisement closing date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on [email protected]*Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Te Whatu Ora || Location: | Auckland || Position type: | Permanent Full time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 03-Jul-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 24-Jul-2026 || Reference: | 1934712 || Attachment: | PD Clinical Engineering Junior Technician, Health Technology Operations.pdf (PDF, 457KB) Job Description | #J-18808-Ljbffr