Engineer Medical Equipment jobs

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: National role across Health New Zealand - Base location at any major HNZ facility with reasonable access to a major domestic airport

Working for Health NZ

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services across Aotearoa. Our organization focuses on improving access to care, achieving better health outcomes, meeting national health targets, and ensuring long-term sustainability. We believe great healthcare starts with great people and are dedicated to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace

About the Role

Health New Zealand is seeking an experienced Clinical Equipment Assessment Specialist to join our national team. This is an opportunity to contribute to the evaluation and optimization of clinical equipment across our healthcare network.

As a Clinical Equipment Assessment Specialist, you will ensure that our healthcare facilities are equipped with appropriate, safe, and effective clinical technology. You will work with clinical teams, procurement specialists, and facility managers to assess equipment needs, evaluate new technologies, and ensure compliance with safety standards. This is a national role requiring occasional travel to HNZ facilities across the country.

Equipment assessments are based on supplier documentation and on-site evaluations coordinated by the Clinical Equipment Assessment Specialist. This role requires understanding of clinical workflows, equipment specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

About you:

You are a highly experienced clinical engineering or medical equipment professional with a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, or equivalent practical experience. With at least eight years of experience working across a broad range of clinical equipment, you bring a strong understanding of the technical, clinical, regulatory, and IT requirements that underpin the safe and effective use of medical devices within healthcare environments.

You will bring:

• Strong planning, prioritisation and problem-solving abilities
• Relationship and networking experience across healthcare stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite and project management tools
• Effective communication and adaptability to different audiences
• High professionalism, integrity and commitment to continuous improvement

About the Team

The Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM) function plays a critical role in enabling equitable and sustainable healthcare delivery. Our team manages complex supply chain requirements, ensuring the right equipment and supplies are available when and where needed. Working within PSC&HTM offers opportunities to collaborate with clinicians, procurement specialists, engineers, and supply chain experts committed to innovation and excellence.

How to Apply

This role is grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and committed to achieving equitable health outcomes for Māori and all New Zealanders. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Click 'Apply Now' and submit through our online careers portal by 11:59PM Tuesday 22nd September 2026 . For questions, contact Cherushka Pillay at cherushka.pillay@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.