Newborn Hearing Screener

• Newborn Hearing Screener, New Plymouth Hospital, Permanent Part time

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 0.5FTE/40 hours per fortnight vacancy for a trained Newborn Hearing Screener to join our the NBHS service.

The role involves working in the maternity service, across inpatient and outpatient settings, providing hearing screening for all newborn babies.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

The Newborn Hearing Screener team is a small team who work across the Taranaki district ensuring all babies born in the district have access to early hearing screening.

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About you

· You will be a trained Newborn Hearing Screener or be undertaking Newborn Hearing Screener Training 

· Excellent administrative and computer skills.

· Ability to work under direction, but primarily able to carry out the role independently and with integrity and initiative.

· Competence in handling and caring for newborn babies and working effectively with families/whanau.

· Excellent interpersonal skills and empathy.

· Organisational ability and be able to consistently provide a safe and quality service.

· Knowledge of Tikanga Māori.

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 Friday 5 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rajni.Ambavat@tdhb.org.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.