Clinical Engineering

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Clinical Engineering
• Palmerston North
• Permanent Part time
• Leading technology, empowering care — shaping safer healthcare for tomorrow.
• Clinical Engineer
• to join our Clinical Engineering team, supporting Mid Central and Whanganui Hospitals with safe, efficient, and sustainable health technology services.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
• About the Role
• As a Clinical Engineer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring medical equipment and systems are safe, functional, and compliant. You'll be hands-on across the full equipment lifecycle—from procurement and installation to calibration, maintenance, and decommissioning—directly supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Key Responsibilities
• Maintain and service medical devices and systems to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance.
• Perform equipment calibration, performance checks, repairs, and decontamination.
• Support onboarding, configuration, and commissioning of new medical technology.
• Assist with safety alerts, recalls, incident investigations, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, vendors, and national HTM partners.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and cost-efficiency in operations.
• About you
• We're looking for someone with :
• A tertiary qualification in Clinical or Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a related field.
• Experience in clinical engineering or health technology management.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson – Medical endorsement (or willingness to obtain within 24 months).
• A full New Zealand Driver's License.
• Understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health setting.
• About the Location
• Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.
• It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here : . Check out our here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options!
• Working at 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
• 30 days.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contactPeter Lowndes (Recruitment) at ORSteyn van der Spuy (Clinical Engineering Manager – Hawkes Bay) at
• Job ref :
• We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.
• Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.
• | Location : | Manawatu / Whanganui || Attachment : | (PDF, 399KB) Job Description (PDF, 399KB) Job Description |

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