Perioperative Assistant
Southern Cross North Harbour
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital is the only private surgical in-patient hospital on the Auckland’s North Shore. North Harbour Hospital has 8 Operating Rooms, a 14 bed Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, a modern well-equipped day stay facility unit and a 70-bed ward which includes a 4-bed intermediate care facility (ICF).
Surgical specialities include General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral & Maxillofacial surgery, Urology, Orthopaedic surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive surgery, Urology, Otolaryngology and Robotic Surgery. In addition to the hospital, the broader North Shore campus is also home to a purpose-built endoscopy suite, on-site cardiology services, cancer care, pharmacy, sports medicine, radiology and more.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Step into the heart of our hospital and join a high-performing theatre team where every day makes a difference. As a Perioperative Assistant, you’ll play a vital, hands-on role in delivering a smooth and exceptional surgical experience for our patients. From preparation to turnaround, you’ll help ensure our operating theatres are perfectly set up, efficiently managed, and always ready to support outstanding clinical care.
No two days will be the same. You’ll be responsible for setting up and closing down theatres, sourcing and preparing specialised equipment, and supporting the team to keep surgical lists running seamlessly. Using surgeon preference sheets, you’ll help prepare for upcoming procedures and ensure everything is in place for the next day’s operating schedule.
This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where teamwork, precision, and patient-centred care are at the core of everything we do.
This is a permanent, full-time (1 FTE) opportunity based at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Demonstrated experience in a healthcare environment (ideally 2+ years), supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care
- A confident and effective communicator, with strong written and verbal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Highly organised with excellent time-management skills, able to prioritise and juggle competing demands in a busy theatre setting
- Flexible and adaptable, with the availability to work rostered shifts of up to 10 hours
- NCEA Level 2 / 6th Form Certificate (or equivalent)
- A Level 3 Healthcare Assistant Certificate is advantageous and will be highly regarded
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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