Sterile Services / Theatre Technician (Wairau)

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Marlborough District, Marlborough
Full time
3 days ago
Sterile Services / Theatre Technician, Wairau Hospital, Permanent Full-time
  • Our Sterilisation Services play a vital role in supporting the hospital clinical - s teams by ensuring all medical instruments and equipment are meticulously cleaned, sterilised and ready for safe patient use. The service operates using advanced sterilisation technology and follow strict infection control standards to prevent contamination and ensure the highest level of patient safety.
  • Our vision is for all people to live well, get well, and stay well, and our mission is to work with the people of our community to promote, encourage, and enable their health, well-being, and independence. Respect, innovation, teamwork, and integrity represent our fundamental values.
  • The Nelson Marlborough region, located at the summit of the South Island in Aotearoa, New Zealand, is spectacular. It is a great place to live for both work and leisure. Nelson offers all the luxuries and attractions one would desire. It is well connected to the rest of New Zealand and the world via its centrally located and well served domestic airport terminal.

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

As a Sterile Services / Theatre Technician, you will be working with sterilising and processing reusable instruments and equipment for the operating theatres and other hospital departments, as well as assisting nursing teams with patient transportation, theatre cleaning and equipment provision.

  • Work closely with clinical teams to meet equipment needs and ensure timely availability of sterilised items.
  • Perform decontamination, inspection, packaging, and sterilisation of medical instruments and equipment according to hospital protocols and infection control standards.
  • Conduct thorough checks on all sterilised items to ensure cleanliness, functionality, and readiness for use in patient care.

This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours per fortnight (1.0 FTE). Shifts will be rostered across Monday to Sunday on a rotating shift cycle between 7.00AM to 8.30PM.

There will be on-call as required.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 12 Sterile Services Technicians,work alongside a team of skilled professionals in a friendly, patient-centred environment.

For more information on living and working in Wairau click here

About you

As a Sterile Services / Theatre Technician, you will be:

  • An enthusiastic team player,
  • Someone who wants to develop a career in Sterile Services,
  • Eager to learn and thrive in a busy environment,
  • Flexible to meet the changing demands of the roster,

You will have the opportunity to study towards the National Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 3/4), from the New Zealand Open Polytechnic; the cost of which will be met by the hospital, if not already attained.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold a valid NZ work visa at the time of applying.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers - portal by 23 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

Sonja Rae (Recruitment) at sonja.rae@tewhatuora.govt.nz OR

Monette Johnston (Nurse Manager) at monette.johnston@nmdhb.govt.nz .

Job ref: R1W25-039

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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