Sterile Services Technician

Sterile Services Technician – Gillies Hospital

Southern Cross Gillies Hospital, in Epsom, is designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centred care. The hospital has four theatres, a purpose built day-stay facility and 20 in-patient beds with ensuite facilities. A centre of expertise for head and neck surgery and otolaryngology (ENT), it also offers oral and maxillofacial, gynaecological, plastic and reconstructive and general paediatric surgery, backed up by friendly, highly professional nursing teams and systems designed to benefit patients of all ages.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Join our dedicated theatre team as a Sterile Services Technician, where your precision and commitment to safety play a vital role in delivering exceptional surgical care. You’ll be the behind-the-scenes expert responsible for the complete sterilisation cycle – from decontamination and inspection to testing, assembling, packing, and sterilising reusable medical devices.

This is a permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday across morning and afternoon shifts. Your meticulous attention to detail will ensure every surgical instrument and piece of theatre equipment is prepared to the highest standards, supporting safe, seamless procedures and world-class patient outcomes.

You’ll confidently operate advanced sterilisation equipment, maintain strict compliance with AS/NZS 5369 and Southern Cross infection control protocols, and contribute to quality assurance, documentation, and continuous service improvement. As a valued member of our collaborative team, you’ll share knowledge, support innovation, and remain committed to your professional development — all while making a meaningful impact, one tray at a time. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Previous experience in a Sterilising Department with evidence-based competency
• New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology is essential 
• Strong knowledge of quality assurance/control and infection prevention standards
• Skilled across all functional areas of Sterile Supply Services
• Understanding of the mechanical operation of various sterilising equipment
• Competent computer skills, particularly in MS Windows and related systems

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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