Location: Wairarapa Hospital

Team: Sterile Services

Service: Planned Services

Contract: Casual

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for motivated and organised person who is a qualified Sterile Services Technician.

The Registered Sterile Sciences Technician is responsible for maintaining high standards of decontamination, assembly, inspection, wrapping, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices for operating theatres and other wards and departments in compliance with established policies and procedures. A Registered Sterile Science Technician maintains consistency and continuous workflow between Sterile Services (CSS), theatre and hospital wards and clinics while delivering quality customer care.

These are casual positions working 0 - 80 hours per fortnight, as and when required, including on-call

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand citizen or have residency/permanent visa.

About the Team

You will work as part of a small multi skilled team in the Central Sterile Services (CSS) providing sterile services to the Wairarapa Hospital and in particular our Operating Theatres for acute and elective surgical and medical procedures.

About you

• Has achieved a minimum of L3 / L4 Certificate in Sterilizing Technology and has relevant experience (Level 3 acceptable if completed prior to 2019).
• Member of NZ Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA).
• Maintains professional registration with the NZSSA

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 5pm, 28 February 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cherryl Eje Cherryl.Eje@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

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