Simulation Technician

• Salary $70,461 - $82,895 per annum (pro rata)
• Based at Auckland City Hospital, Grafton
• Permanent Part-time role (16 hours per week)

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

The Te Toka Tumai Simulation Service is a delivery arm of the Quality, Safety and Risk (QSR) Service. QSR provides support and advice to directorates on clinical quality and safety, health and safety, consumer experience and risk management. The goal of the simulation service is to increase clinical quality and patient safety, and reduce clinical risk through a wide range of simulated training activities.

Reporting into the Simulation Service Operations Manager, you’ll support the logistical aspects of clinical training including clinical simulation. This role is integral to the smooth operation of the Te Toka Tumai Simulation Service and dedicated training centre at Auckland Hospital, formally known as the Clinical Skills Centre (CSC).

For further details, please refer to the position description here. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Simulation technician experience or supporting clinical education activities
• Stores or logistics experience in a healthcare setting e.g. ward support
• Experience working in a large hospital or clinic
• Medical device knowledge and 3D printing expertise
• Medical simulator expertise e.g. full-body simulators
• Technical skills and a working knowledge of common hand tools
• Knowledge of quality improvement processes and principles
• Occupational Health & Safety experience
• Physical ability to perform tasks associated with the role
• Working knowledge of Information Technology, audio-visual equipment and systems

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.

Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland. We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. 

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work. We encourage all staff to access the support services and benefits we provide whilst employed at Te Toka Tumai Auckland. For more information on what we offer, please click here.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please submit your application online via our website, outlining your experience and motivation to apply. (Note: We don’t accept emailed CVs). To view details about our recruitment process, click here. Any other queries contact Michelle Kerley - Recruitment Consultant at mkerley@adhb.govt.nz and quote ADHB21158.

If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we may have to close our advertising early. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.