- Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Vision and Hearing Technician role
- Location: Porirua
- Permanent, Part-Time (0.8FTE)
About the Role
We have a permanent, part-time 0.8FTE opportunity available to join our Central regional team as a Vision Hearing Technician.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide a quality vision and hearing screening service to early childhood and school aged children, across the district.
You will provide a quality vision and hearing screening service to early childhood and school aged children ages 4 – 18 years. This role will also see you provide Tympanometry and Audiometry screening services to children aged 4 to 18 years.
This role also includes some weekend work on a rotational basis.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.
About you
You are experienced or are prepared to undertake training in the field of vision and/or hearing, and can relate well with children and their families. You have a strong interest in child health and can advocate for children and the families of those who access the Vision and Hearing Screening Service. You're able to provide appropriate health education and vision and hearing related health issues and maintain accurate client records.
Skills and Experience
- Experienced or willing to undertake training in the field of vision and/or hearing
- Preferably a background in health and/or education
- A current full New Zealand drivers' licence for class 1 = Motor vehicle
- Working knowledge of MS Office programmes including Excel
- Able to meet the organizational requirements for working with children
- Experience with working with a wide range of cultures
- Excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of decision-making process, judgement, tolerance, confidence and understanding
- Demonstrated mature communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write and present in a clear, persuasive, and impactful way, to influence others to embrace change, and to develop, unify and maintain strong internal and external relationships essential for achieving sustainable outcomes
- Meet the statutory and organisational requirements for working with children, as per the Children's Act 2014 and Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora policy, including a satisfactory police check and other safety checking processes
Working for 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 view the position description and/or apply for the role please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Elismha Lubbe at [email protected]
Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
