Mechanical Engineering Technician

Permanent full-time

opportunity (40 hours per week) based at Christchurch Hospital
- A varied role within a
supportive and collaborative team of experienced technicians
knowledge and skill and contribute to the healthcare of the Canterbury
communityMō te tūnga | About the role
As a member of the Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Waitaha
Canterbury Bioengineering Group,
your role is to assist in the design, development,
construction and maintenance of special medical and scientific instruments and
devices for clinical departments within the Canterbury health system. We're proud of our leading edge when it comes to innovative solutions
and collaboration with our clinical colleagues. We bring our skills in
mechanical, software and electronic engineering to help solve clinical
problems.
We're looking for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to join our team
on a permanent full time (40hr per week) basis. The days and hours associated
with this position are Monday ' Friday, ideally 8am ' 4.30pm but start and end
times are flexible. This is an exciting position offering significant variety
in unconventional ways ' from creating a 3D printed model to assist a surgeon
or helping an injured patient or clinician find a new way of working, if you
have proven skill and the ability to think outside the square, we would love to
hear from you
In this role you may be required to travel to our other Waitaha Canterbury
campuses or carry out home visits.

**You will be responsible for**:

- Interpreting the

customers requirements into CAD drawings;
- Working collaboratively
in a team to convert clinical problems into physical solutions;
- Contributing to the 3D
printing of surgical bio-models (training will be provided).
- Programming and
operating our CNC machines. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

**This role requires the following**:
Essential
- be experienced in a broad range of mechanical
engineering work
- be competent with computer based and CNC
equipment
- be experienced with computer aided design
- have ability and willingness to learn
additional software tools as required
- have demonstrable technical skills/ability
and mechanical aptitude
- have good health, good eyesight and manual
dexterity
- be patient and meticulous with attention to
detail and have good concentration skills
- be enthusiastic, dedicated and interested in
the area of work
- be prepared to learn and develop and attend
relevant training courses as necessary
Desirable
- be conversant with AutoDesk Inventor
- general fitting, turning and welding skills

Mō mātou | About Us
'Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all
we do'
Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the
day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions
delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the
functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions
and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.
Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health
services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.
We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring
our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations.
Ngā hua |
Benefits of working at Te Whatu Ora [Health New Zealand]
When you work at the Te Whatu Ora, you are part of
a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great
coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always
improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from
select retailers, restaurants and business.
We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles
at Health New Zealand, there could be a place for you
Please visit our careers website for other roles
and find your ideal fit within Health New Zealand.
The Future of the Health Industry
only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid-19. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come
into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be
vulnerable. Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract
Covid-19. The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also
to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19
as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.