Technician - Nursing
Technician - Nursing
Te Puna Whaiora | Department of Nursing and Health Studies
Team: School of Health Education and Environment
Reports to: Clinical Lead
Location: Mokoia/Rotorua campus
Hours: Permanent 20 hours a week commencing 11th January 2027
Help create safe, well-equipped and engaging learning environments for future nursing and health ākonga/students.
Toi Ohomai is seeking a practical, organised and service-focused technician to support our Clinical Skills Laboratory, Simulation Unit and Science Lab. You’ll work alongside academic kaimahi/staff to prepare and support classes, coordinate simulated learning activities, and maintain the equipment and resources that help ākonga develop their clinical skills.
The role will require support across campuses and other locations in the region.
About you
You’ll bring a positive, flexible and organised approach, with strong communication and customer service skills. You’re comfortable working independently and collaboratively, can manage competing priorities, and enjoy solving practical problems.
You’ll also have:
- Experience in a health-related role.
- An interest in education and the use of technology in learning.
- Strong IT skills and the ability to learn new systems and applications.
- Excellent attention to detail, time management and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to troubleshoot calmly and find effective solutions.
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a commitment to bicultural practice.
- Leadership capability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience in clinical learning or simulation is desirable. Flexibility in working hours and duties is also important to suit class times.
Our commitment
We place ākonga at the centre of our work. We’re committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, supporting Māori success, removing barriers to participation, and creating inclusive and culturally responsive environments. We value people who contribute to collaborative, sustainable and high-quality vocational education.
Working relationships
You’ll work closely with the Clinical Lead, academic and teaching teams, student nurse educators, ākonga, other campus technicians and marketing teams. External relationships include health providers, suppliers, and equipment and laundry service personnel.
How to apply
At Toi Ohomai, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and the unique perspectives and skills they bring. We strive to ensure a recruitment process that is accessible and welcoming and encourage applications from our diverse communities. If you need support during the application process, reach out, we’re here to help.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Toi Ohomai is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and will undertake relevant vetting and pre-employment checks.
If this role sounds like your next career move, then we encourage you to apply. We review applications as they arrive and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date.
To apply please submit your CV and Cover Letter with your online application.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
