Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
Perioperative Assistant
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
We’re on the lookout for an energetic Perioperative Assistant to join our dynamic theatre team and play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care! This role sits between 0.5 – 1FTE depending on your situation and experience. You’ll be hands-on in keeping our operating rooms humming — setting up and closing down theatres, turning rooms around quickly between procedures, gathering and preparing equipment for surgeons, and supporting patient movement from the ward to theatre. You’ll also help prep the next day’s surgical lists using surgeon preference sheets, ensuring everything runs like clockwork. If you love fast-paced environments, teamwork, and making a real difference to patients on their surgical journey, this is the role for you!
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and maintain efficiency in a fast-paced environment
- You shine as a communicator – demonstrating confidence and professionalism both written and verbally
- A flexible and adaptable approach to working rostered shifts, supporting the operational needs of the service
- Completion of NCEA Level 2 / 6th Form Certificate, with a strong foundation to contribute effectively in a healthcare setting
- Even better if you bring a Level 3 HCA Certificate — that’s a bonus we’d love to see
- Proven healthcare experience, ideally a minimum of two years, with a demonstrated ability to contribute positively to patient care and team outcomes
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee 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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