CSSD Technician, Surgical and Ambulatory
- Role is located in the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) at Counties Manukau District, Northern Region of Health New Zealand. The role is a permanent full time position.
- To be part of a unit that plays a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s theatres, wards and clinics.
- This role offers on the job training at the same time as you are earning.
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 CSSD Technician you will be responsible for sterilising reusable medical devices through a four-part process, which includes cleaning, packing, sterilising, followed by the distribution of reusable medical devices. You will need to ensure that items arriving in the unit for processing are moved through each phase in the reprocessing cycle.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our team of 58 staff members are employed to work at both Middlemore Hospital (MMH) and Manukau Health Park (MHP). CSSD operates 24/7 at MMH and at MHP the unit is open Monday to Friday from 0700hrs through to 2300hrs. We reprocess reusable medical devices or RMDs used in all operating theatres, Clinics, Modules and Various other patient areas within the organisation. You will be part of strong team of individuals who will assist you and support you through your journey of learning.
About you
As a CSSD Technician you don’t require any prior experience, but we are looking for ambitious individuals that enjoy constant learning, as there is a mandatory component to be qualified.
Assisting CSSD in compliance with the standard AS 5369: 2023 Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health facilities is a mandatory requirement.
- Initially completing the Level 3 Sterilising Technology Course Certificate through the Open Polytechnic.
- Then completing the Level 4 Sterilising Technology Course Certificate through Toi Ohomai
- Membership of the New Zealand Sterile Sciences Association (NZSSA)
- Eventually gaining Registration through the NZSSA
- You are fit and healthy as the role does involve some manual labour i.e. standing for long periods of time and heavy lifting
- Be prepared to work shifts as and when required
- Be prepared to support CMH CSSD Departments on both Manukau Health Park and Middlemore Hospital Sites
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 19th September 2025. To view the job description, please click here.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara Ridgway on Barbara.Ridgway@middlemore.co.nz.
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.