Vision and Hearing Technician - Waitākere - Northern Region - NPHS

Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Vision and Hearing Technician role
Location: Waitākere
Permanent, full time role
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.
We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

We have a permanent, full time opportunity available to join our Northern regional team as a Vision and Hearing Technician.

The primary purpose of the role is to deliver customer focussed and accessible high-quality vision and hearing screening for the detection of vision and hearing deficit in preschool children and new school entrants not otherwise screened. The Vision and Hearing Technician is responsible for provision of Vision and Hearing screening services within Te Whatu Ora Waitakere District.

In this role you are committed to helping all people achieve equitable health outcomes. You will support Māori-led and Pacific-led responses and engagement within the community.

About the Service

The National Public Health Service (NPHS) within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora, work towards Pae Ora (healthy futures) for all by engaging with the wider determinants that impact people's health, focusing on oranga/wellbeing, prevention, protection, and population-level intervention. We are connected across boundaries to deliver public health services that are nationally planned, regionally delivered and locally tailored.

About you

You are experienced or are prepared to undertake training in the field of vision and/or hearing and can relate well with children and their families. You have a strong interest in child health and can advocate for children and the families of those who access the Vision and Hearing Screening Service. You're able to provide appropriate health education and vision and hearing related health issues and maintain accurate client records. You will bring previous experience of self-awareness and understanding in terms of the impact of different cultures on interactions and service delivery.

Shows a willingness to personally take a stand for equity
Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of and obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, including how to apply Te Tiriti principles in a meaningful way in your role
Background in Health and/or Education
Minimum 3 years secondary school
Experience in implementing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in action
Current Drivers Licence
The ability to work in a collaborative manner with a wide variety of personnel
Patience and empathy in handling and caring for young babies and new parents
Strong commitment to quality
Effective time management skills to complete workload within given timeframes
Ability to record accurately and legibly
Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now”. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday, 8 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Anesha Pillay via Anesha.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.