Clinical Engineering Technician – Dental

• South Auckland + Auckland Metro Region.
• Permanent positions in a stable, future-focused national entity.
• Join a system-wide shift focused on equity, innovation, and community care.

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 are a people-centred dental service, driven by technology and innovation. We’re looking for hands-on, technically savvy Dental Technicians at various levels to join our national team, based in Middlemore Hospital working 40 hours a week Monday to Friday.

This isn’t your average toolbox job, it's your chance to contribute to shaping oral healthcare across hospitals, mobile dental vans, schools, and community hubs. You will be the trusted expert ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of essential dental tech from digital X-rays to suction pumps and sterilisers.

The Role Focus:

• Commission, calibrate, and verify dental/medical equipment
• Diagnose and repair systems with a focus on patient safety
• Troubleshoot faults and lead maintenance/risk programmes
• Ensure compliance with NZ health and safety standards
• Train clinical staff on safe and effective equipment use
• Integrate tech into clinical workflows

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualification (NZQA Level 7) in Clinical, Biomedical, or Electrical Engineering
• EWRB registration (endorsed for Medical Cardiac Protected Areas), or a plan to achieve it within 12–24 months
• Ionising Radiation Use Licence
• Technical expertise, admin skills, and knowledge of healthcare practices
• Strong problem-solving ability and calm, collaborative style
• Commitment to patient safety, compliance, and innovation
• Full NZ Driver’s Licence + NZ work eligibility
• Solutions-focused mindset, strong English communication, attention to detail, and ability to engage stakeholders
• Bonus: Experience with dental/oral health equipment

You will be part of a system-wide transformation focused on equity, innovation, and community care. Join a tight-knit, supportive engineering team that works across a diverse clinical and tech network, contributing to better oral health for New Zealand. These roles offer real scope to grow your expertise, work with emerging technologies, and make a meaningful difference.

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 https://careers.countiesmanukau.health.nz/working-here/. 

To review the position description please ''click here'' or for more information please contact Tangi Namulauulu in the Recruitment Centre on email tangi.namulauulu@middlemore.co.nz

Closing Date:20th June 2025