Healthcare Technician

Healthcare Technician

Permanent Part-Time

Location: Local Doctors Ōtara, Auckland

About Us

Local Doctors Ōtara is part of Tāmaki Health, one of New Zealand's largest primary healthcare providers. We deliver high-quality, community-focused healthcare and are committed to improving health outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

About the Role

We are seeking two Healthcare Technicians to join our busy and supportive team on a permanent part-time basis.

This role involves working three shifts per week, with shifts rostered across a combination of morning (AM) and afternoon (PM) clinic sessions. We are looking for candidates who can be flexible with their availability, as scheduled shifts may vary. There will also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts to cover annual leave, sickness, and other operational requirements.

In this hands-on role, you will assist with patient observations, clinical procedures, health screening programmes, patient education, and clinic operations, helping deliver high-quality, community-focused healthcare every day.

What You Must Have

• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.

• Willingness to work towards becoming a vaccinator.

• Ideally have experience performing clinical tasks such as vital signs, electrocardiogram (ECG) recording, urinalysis, and basic wound care.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of health equity, cultural safety, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles.

• Experience using MedTech Evolution or similar patient management systems.

• Good computer literacy and attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Flexibility to work a mixture of AM and PM clinic shifts.

• Legal right to work in New Zealand.

Nice to Have

• Experience in primary care, urgent care, or general practice.

• Experience supporting population health programmes.

• Competency in spirometry, sexual health screening, or immigration medicals.

• Knowledge of chronic disease management and health promotion initiatives.

About the Team

You will join a friendly and collaborative team of General Practitioners, nurses, healthcare technicians, and administration staff who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We support one another, celebrate success, and are committed to continuous learning and development.

What This Role Offers

• Permanent part-time employment with a regular weekly roster.

• Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available.

• Competitive remuneration.

• Ongoing training, competency development, and professional growth.

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.

• Diverse and rewarding clinical work in a community-focused environment.

• Career development opportunities across the wider Tāmaki Health network.

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of your community.

If you are passionate about healthcare, enjoy working with people, and want to contribute to better health outcomes in South Auckland, we would love to hear from you.

Apply via the Tāmaki Health Careers page today.