Sterile Services Technician
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital
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
Looking for a role where your work truly makes a difference, without being front and centre? Join our team as a Sterile Services Technician and be the crucial link behind safe, successful, surgical care. Every instrument you prepare plays a part in delivering exceptional outcomes for patients.
In this hands-on role, you’ll take ownership of the full sterilisation process, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, packing, sterilising, and distributing surgical instruments to the highest standards. Your eye for detail and commitment to precision will ensure our theatres are always ready to perform at their best.
You’ll work with advanced equipment in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment, where continuous improvement and best practice are part of everyday life. More than that, you’ll join a close-knit, supportive team that values collaboration, shares knowledge, and celebrates great work. If you enjoy staying focused, working with purpose, and being part of a team that relies on each other, you’ll thrive here.
For those ready to take the next step, there’s also an opportunity to step up and support team capability and development, shaping how we deliver excellence into the future.
This is a permanent, full-time role (1 FTE) based at Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- NZ Certificate in Sterilisation Level 4 (or equivalent) – essential
- Proven experience in a Sterile Services / CSSD environment
- Leadership experience, or a genuine interest in stepping into a leadership pathway
- Strong knowledge of reusable medical device reprocessing across all stages
- Understanding of infection prevention, quality systems, and compliance standards
- Confidence operating sterilisation and reprocessing equipment
- Sharp attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
- A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Solid computer skills, particularly across MS Windows systems
- Familiarity with AS 5369:2023, or willingness to learn
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.
- 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.
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.