We are seeking a Qualified Sterile Services Technician or someone interested in becoming a Sterile Services Technician Trainee to join our team at Te Whatu Ora. This role is responsible for the decontamination and sterilisation of surgical instruments required for our Operating Theatres, Wards and Departments. While preference will be given to qualified and experienced Sterile Services Technicians, we encourage individuals who wish to become a Sterile Services Technician to apply. This is a physical role so the successful applicant will need be fit, have good communication and computer skills, be able to follow instructions and will bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude to our dynamic fun team. Will have the ability to perform to a high standard and meet deadlines. Must be able to work all rotating, rostered shifts across both Wellington Regional Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital sites.

Mō tō mātou rōpū – About our team

The Sterile Services team plays a vital role in patient safety and reducing infection. And it's not simply a matter of washing things, it's a highly qualified job. The department cleans, disinfects, and sterilises reusable medical equipment, from surgical instruments, to flexible scopes and anaesthetic masks used in theatre. The team sterilises a staggering amount - thousands of items a day. The team carries out a range of procedures depending on the instrument, and takes care of the entire process, from initial assessment to reassembling and categorising instruments ready for collection.

Moū – About you

Qualified Sterile Services Technician applicants will have:

Trainee Sterile Services Technician applicants will have:

All applicants must have:

E pā ana ki a tatou – About us

Here at Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District we embrace diversity and welcome applications from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disability and religions. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and serve our community.

Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley District are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.

To find out more about us click on the following links:

Capitaland Coast

Hutt Valley

Mental Health, Addiction and Intellectual Disability Service

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click the apply now button to send your application directly to us. For further information on this role please email recruitment@ccdhb.org.nz and indicate the job title and vacancy number in the subject line.

Ma tini, ma mano, ka rapa te whai

By joining together we will succeed