Healthcare Technician - Whangārei

Healthcare Technician Location: White Cross, Whangārei Hours: Full Time | Permanent (40 hours per week) White Cross operates seven days a week, from 8am to 11pm, so availability to work across both in-hours and after-hours shifts is essential. Join a supportive clinical team and develop your healthcare skills. We are looking for a Healthcare Technician to join our team at White Cross Whangārei.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a busy clinical environment, supporting our nurses and doctors with patient care, clinical procedures and population health activities. You will play an important role in supporting our enrolled population through health screening, patient observations and delegated clinical tasks.

You will be joining a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical skills and competencies through ongoing training.

About the Role

Complete clinical observations, including vital signs and ECG recordings. Learn to carry out delegated clinical tasks such as venepuncture, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, wound care and other procedures following training and competency assessment. Support population health activities, including screening, immunisations and patient recalls.

Identify abnormal observations or urgent patient needs and promptly alert the appropriate clinician. Support nurses with patient education and health promotion activities. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation. Assist with preparing consultation rooms, maintaining clinical supplies and supporting infection prevention and control processes.

What You Will Bring

A genuine interest in healthcare and supporting people. A positive, caring attitude and willingness to learn. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Basic computer skills and good attention to detail. The ability to work well as part of a team. Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, health equity and cultural safety, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand. Availability to work across both in-hours and after-hours shifts, including weekdays and weekends. No previous clinical experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the clinical skills and competencies needed for the role. About White Cross Whangārei White Cross Whangārei provides healthcare services to the local community.

You will work alongside our nursing team, doctors and wider clinic staff, contributing to the delivery of accessible, high-quality healthcare. As part of Tāmaki Health, you will also have access to wider clinical support, training and opportunities to develop your skills across our healthcare network. Why Join Us? Full-time permanent opportunity.

Competitive remuneration. Full training and ongoing clinical competency development. Supportive nursing and clinical team. Opportunities to expand your skills and experience. Professional development and career opportunities across the wider Tāmaki Health network. The opportunity to make a genuine difference to your local community.

Apply Now If you enjoy working with people, have a passion for healthcare and are looking to develop your skills within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Visit our careers site to learn more about Tāmaki Health and what we have to offer: https://careers.tamakihealth.co.nz/