Sterile Services Technician
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital is a modern private surgical facility with integrated specialist consulting services. It includes five operating theatres, day procedure units, advanced diagnostics, and an intensive care unit—enabling care for a wide range of patients, including those undergoing complex elective surgeries. The hospital offers a broad spectrum of clinical services, including Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Colorectal surgery, Gynaecology, Neurophysiology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, and Urology. Established in 1992, the hospital has undergone significant upgrades and is currently expanding to increase surgical capacity and broaden its healthcare offerings in the Wellington region.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
As a Sterile Services Technician, you’ll be a crucial part of our theatre team – the behind-the-scenes superstar ensuring every surgical procedure runs smoothly and safely. You’ll take charge of the full sterilisation cycle – from decontamination and inspection to testing, assembling, packing, and sterilising reusable medical devices. Whether it’s precision-cleaning surgical instrument sets or preparing essential theatre equipment, your meticulous work will help deliver world-class care, one tray at a time.
You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, precision, and infection control across our surgical services. From expertly handling and decontaminating instruments to testing, packaging, and sterilising with accuracy, your attention to detail ensures every item is theatre-ready. You’ll confidently operate cutting-edge equipment, uphold rigorous compliance with AS/NZS 4187 and Southern Cross infection control standards, and contribute to quality assurance, documentation, and service improvements. As a valued team member, you’ll collaborate, share knowledge, and maintain a strong commitment to professional development – all while helping us deliver safe, seamless care to every patient.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Previous experience in a Sterilising Department is preferred
- New Zealand Certificate in Sterilising Technology (Level 4) is beneficial
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance/control and infection prevention standards
- Skilled across all functional areas of Sterile Supply Services or the ability to learn
- Understanding of the mechanical operation of various sterilising equipment
- Competent computer skills, particularly in MS Windows and related systems
- Ability to be flexible and work rostered shifts
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 and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow 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.
