Sterile Services Technician

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 upscale 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. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: 43116 Location: South Island - Southland - All values Job type: Job type: Fixed Term Expertise: Clinical - Technical - Sterile Services Technicians #J-18808-Ljbffr