Peer Vaccinator

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato Full time

Peer Vaccinator

Job Number:
WAI27317**
Where you'll be working:based at Waikato Hospital

The details:

Temporary Fixed contract, up to 40 hours per week
Registered Nurses with current APC and Adult Resuscitation Certificate required for full or part work.

Previous experience in vaccinating would be preferableThe first two weeks is normally more fast paced and is an opportunity to meet and protect our health care employees workforce**
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity


If you are passionate about protecting your colleagues and it's within your scope of practice to work under a standing order become a peer vaccinator.

Peer vaccinators make a huge difference when it comes to looking after our kaimahi during the influenza season.

They make staff vaccinations more accessible and available in the workplace and help to increase the overall number of staff who are vaccinated.


  • As a peer vaccinator you would be working under a national standing order and must complete the Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) peer vaccinator online education. In a small team you would be reporting to the Influenza Programme Lead, Occupational Health for Health NZ
  • Waikato. Working hours will be Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays for 4 weeks minimum. We are happy to look at parttime if this suits.
  • Key responsibilities of the role:
  • Set up chilly bins to ensure cold chain is maintained, including monitoring the temperature and record as required.-
  • Collect the vaccines and pack the chilly bins and trolleys of equipment required-
  • Ensure you arrive at the destinations allocated on the day-
  • Unpack and clean the trolley at the end of the day

  • Click here to view the position description.*
  • (Please note position descriptions can only be viewed on the Te Whatu Ora, Waikato website.)_

Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits- Opportunity for influenza vaccination of health care workers so they protect our patients, their whanau and colleagues Great opportunity for experience with working alone or with other peer vaccinators visiting Health NZ - Waikato's locations around HamiltonChance to join a team that is friendly and adaptable
Mōu | About you

  • Skills and experience you'll need to be considered for the role:
  • Registered Nurse with current APC-
  • Current certification for Adult Resuscitation level 4-
  • Authorised vaccinator ideal, but not necessary-
  • Ability to work alone and organise yourself to arrive on time according to vaccination plan
    Mō tātou Ratonga | About our Service
  • Kaimahi Hauora focuses on the wellbeing of our staff and the influenza vaccination programme is just one way we can ensure they are protected.

Ko ngaa hua o te noho ki roto o Waikato, te mahi hoki ki Te Whatu Ora, Waikato | The Benefits of living in Waikato and working for Te Whatu Ora, Waikato

  • Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller communitybased hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep. To discover more about our stunning area, please
    click here.
  • As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

He whare Manawanui, He whare Koronga | A committed workspace, a workspace with purpose

  • We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity within our Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Closing date: 3 April 2024

  • Nau mai haere mai
  • Come join the team

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