Sterile Sciences Quality Lead

• Permanent – Full time, 40 hours per work
• Location – Auckland Hospital

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

An exciting opening is available for a dynamic and highly motivated professional to join our SSS Leadership team at Te Toka Tumai as the Quality Lead.

This critical role is responsible for overseeing and managing the Quality Management System across ACH and GCC sites. This role ensures the service consistently meets the requirements and regulatory standards (AS5639, ISO 13485) relating to the decontamination and sterilisation of reusable medical devices (RMDs).

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
• Coordinating quality assurance activities across the service
• Supporting audit readiness and regulatory compliance
• Driving continuous improvement aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Te Toka Tumai Auckland
• Collaborating with clinical and operational teams to ensure safe, effective, and timely patient care through quality systems

If you aspire to contribute your best efforts to meaningful work, come and join our team and make a significant impact.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

About the Service

The SSS is responsible for the disinfecting and sterilising of RMDs. SSS at Te Toka Tumai is currently the only Sterilising Department in New Zealand accredited with ISO 13485, utilising advanced sterilisation technology, training methodologies, and cutting-edge software to offer comprehensive support to our customers.

We provide services to 48 operating theatres and over 30 patient care areas (clinics) throughout the Greenlane Clinical Centre and Auckland Hospital.

Join us in making a difference in healthcare quality! Your expertise will contribute to the success of our Sterilising Unit and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

About you

We are looking for an experienced individual with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated expertise in Sterilising Unit operations. Our ideal candidate will have a solid background in quality management systems, and a strong track record in developing and implementing continuous quality improvement initiatives. Experience in reviewing operational processes and demonstrated competency in professional writing and documentation is essential.

Essential requirements:

• New Zealand Diploma in Sterilising Technology (Level 5).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of industry regulations and standards.
• Extensive experience in sterilisation practices and quality assurance.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff and key stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori

Desirable:

• Tertiary Education e.g. preferably Bachelor’s Degree related to Quality
• Proficient in use of Quality Systems charts & tools
• Proficient in reviewing and developing operational processes and procedures

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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Joseph Ciao – Recruitment Consultant via joseph.ciao@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.