Sterile Sciences Area Lead

• As the Area Lead for the Endoscopy Area, you will bring strong technical expertise and a high level of knowledge in endoscope reprocessing procedures and standards.
• You will demonstrate proven people leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, support, and develop staff.
• You will be making a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community.
• You will also have access to opportunities for growth within the organisation, along with a range of staff benefits.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

• Permanent – Full time, 40 hours per work
• Location – Auckland City Hospital

Working for Te Whatu Ora at Te Toka Tumai is an opportunity for you to make a real difference in the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community. You’ll be joining the Sterile Sciences Service (SSS) team who share our organisation’s values of Haere Mai (to welcome everyone), Manaaki (to respect one another), Tūhono (to work together) and Angamua (to always aim high) where we are professionals who work with kindness and respect for all.

In your role as Area Lead - Endoscopy Area, reporting directly to the Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 25 Sterilising Technicians. The focus of the role is to maintain a high-quality service and ensure timely delivery to meet service demands, particularly for endoscopes, across the three levels.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate strong expertise in the reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs), along with a broad working knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines, including GENCA, GESA, and AS 5369:2023.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as a preceptor and providing refresher training to staff
• Offering technical expert support and acting as a key resource to improve efficiency and quality outcomes
• Demonstrating confident and effective communication, with a strong focus on problem-solving strategies
• Providing people leadership to develop and sustain a high-performing team
• Staff rostering and allocation
• Asset management including planned preventative maintenance scheduling and microbiological testing 

You will also be expected to complete the New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5), with enrolment required within two years of appointment.

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

If you have experience working within Sterile Services, working without supervision and able to respond to changing/competing priorities and meeting deadlines; Being able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively; are motivated and enthusiastic; a good communicator with proven interpersonal skills; being very reliable and trustworthy then we want to hear from you!

For more information about this role please contact Rizalyn Gregorio, Operations Team Leader (GCC) – at rizalyn.gregorio@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora, Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff the services and benefits available to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Advertising closes: January 25, 2026. We expect interviews to take place during late January -mid February 2026

Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.

If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Abdalla Elhennawi at abdalla.elhennawi@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.