Mask Fit Tester

Mask fit-tester – Respiratory Protection Program (RPP)

Occupational Health and Safety

Te Whatu Ora - Waitemata District 

Full time position. Monday – Friday (6 month Fixed Term Contract)

About the Role:

This role is focussed on protecting health workers within the Waitemata District from biological and environmental airborne threats by performing N95 respirator (mask) fit testing and mask wearing education.

Experience with mask fit testing or similar would be desirable, however, not essential. Training will be provided.

To be successful in this role It is important you have and can demonstrate a strong technical aptitude, good attention to detail, administrative skills and be focussed on quality outcomes.

You will be a natural communicator, can relate at all levels and across diverse cultures and can, on occasion, educate groups of workers on aspects of respiratory protection.

Other desired strengths include being pro-active, reliable, can work without direct supervision and can prioritise workloads.

Overall, we want your enthusiasm towards helping others and a willingness to learn.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Operation of PortaCount test equipment, Fit-tests and protocols to international respiratory protection standards.
• Accurate recording and tabulation of results in the database.

• Maintenance and management of resource test stocks and equipment supplies.
• Educating and communicating with users the correct protocols for wearing and using respiratory equipment.

To view the position description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking someone ideally has the following:

• NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent)
• Trained as or has the ability to be trained as a certified mask fit tester.
• Can demonstrate desired skills and attributes
• Full NZ Drivers Licence
• Excellent communication skills and time management skills.
• Can work without supervision
• Has a positive, “can-do” attitude and values working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds

Occupational Health and Wellbeing

Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Waitemata is the lead organisation for the health, safety and wellbeing of Health New Zealand workers within the district. Amongst a number preventative initiatives its health professionals offer, Respiratory Protection, (RPP) is one of the priority services.

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 27 March 2026.

Please direct specific queries about the position to Kaycie Waugh on Kaycie.Kruger@waitematadhb.govt.nz

For general enquires or assistance with your online application, please contact Lissa Crook, Recruitment Consultant on lissa.crook@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Closing date: 27 March 2026

Job Number: WDHB21041