Sterile Services Technician

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital received its first patients in January 2022 and has steadily developed a broad range of specialty surgery covering both private and public patients. The joint venture ownership between Southern Cross Healthcare and Central Lakes Trust ensures leading clinical service delivery whilst maintaining a genuine focus to provide healthcare services closer to home for general population of Central Otago. Position Overview Ready to play a critical part in delivering exceptional patient care behind the scenes? We’re looking for a Sterile Services Technician to join our passionate Theatre team at Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital. In this role, you’ll be an essential part of the surgical journey, ensuring our clinicians have safe, high‑quality, and fully compliant instruments exactly when they need them. As a Sterile Services Technician, you’ll manage the full reprocessing cycle of reusable medical devices, from decontamination and inspection through to assembly, packaging, sterilisation, and distribution. Your expertise and attention to detail will help maintain the highest standards of patient safety and support excellent clinical outcomes. You’ll operate specialised sterilisation equipment, monitor and verify sterilisation processes, maintain accurate documentation, and assist with equipment repairs and recall procedures when required. You’ll be working closely with a supportive team of professionals who are committed to quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, takes pride in getting the details right, and understands the important role sterile services play in the overall patient experience. This is a full‑time, permanent position based at Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital in Queenstown. Qualifications Proven experience working within a Sterile Services or Sterilising Department environment Sound knowledge of surgical instrumentation and medical device reprocessing practices An understanding of infection prevention and control principles, quality assurance requirements, and documentation standards Knowledge of AS 5369 best practice standards, or a willingness to further develop your expertise Excellent attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a busy clinical setting A positive, team‑focused approach with strong communication skills Solid computer literacy, including experience with MS Windows‑based systems NZ Certificate in Sterilisation Level 4 (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential Benefits Competitive Rewards : Attractive remuneration package. Health & Wellbeing : Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks. Perks & Community : Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network. Ko wai matou | Our Organisation At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do: Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga. Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all. Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best. We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers. Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand. If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] for a confidential conversation. Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr