Sterilising Technician

Mō Tātou - About Us
Living in the sunniest place in New Zealand isn't the only reason people have to smile in the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Our stunning region offers New Zealand's favourite beach, endless coastlines to ancient forests and is blessed with breath-taking landscapes and rich Māori culture.
Whakatane is the sunshine capital of New Zealand, with 11km of unspoiled beach (Ohope Beach is NZ most loved beach), stunning native bush, lots of community activities, many cafes, and shops. There are good schools and excellent sports and recreational clubs and facilities.
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Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. We serve a population of approximately 259,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4000 staff.
He Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
We Currently have a vacancy in our Sterilising Department at Whakatāne Hospital for a Sterilisation Technician. This is a permanent full-time role, working 80 hours per fortnight.
The Sterilisation Technician works as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Perioperative Department to provide sterile instruments for use in the Operating Theatre as well as other areas of the hospital and also some outside providers.
He Kōrero mōu - About You
The successful applicant will have a positive attitude with excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. We are looking for someone with a high level of attention to detail and who is flexible and willing to work a shift work pattern.
Preference will be given to applicants who currently hold the Sterilising Certificate; however, consideration will be given to those who are willing to gain the qualification.
Ko o tatou painga - Our Benefits
- In-House career development
- Relocation assistance available for overseas applicants
- Flexible working practices (e.g. We support work life balance and flexible work arrangements whenever possible)
- Highly rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference
- Be a valued member of a multidisciplinary team
- Subsidised onsite hospital gym membership
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- Discounts (with local businesses)

Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi - Our Values
At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.
Our manaakitanga CARE values (Compassion, All-one-team, Responsive and Excellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.
Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply
This role comes under the Allied, Public Health and Technical Multi Employer Collective Agreement, Salary Range $39,908.00 - $56,154.00