Clinical Engineering Team Leader

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleClinical Engineering Team Leader, Nelson Hospital,Permanent Full-timeWe are seeking a dynamic Team Leader - Health TechnologyOperations to join our Clinical Engineering team. In this key leadership role,you will guide multi-disciplinary teams in delivering safe, efficient, andreliable medical equipment and systems that directly support frontlinehealthcare services.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principlesof Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system thatserves all New Zealanders.About the RoleAs Team Leader, you'll be responsible for the day-to-dayoperational delivery of Health Technology Management (HTM) services across theequipment lifecycle'from procurement and installation to maintenance anddecommissioning. You will not only manage and lead others but also remain onthe tools, applying your clinical engineering knowledge in a hands-oncapacity.You'll work across departments to ensure that medicaldevices and systems are safe, functional, compliant, and readilyavailable'supporting clinicians to deliver high-quality patient care.Key Responsibilities* Lead a multi-disciplinary clinical engineering team delivering HTM services.* Provide expert guidance on the full lifecycle of health technology: acquisition, calibration, performance checks, repairs, decontamination, decommissioning, and disposal.* Coordinate the onboarding, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance of medical equipment and systems.* Oversee compliance with NZ regulations, safety standards, and cybersecurity for devices.* Lead safety alert and recall management, incident investigation, and risk mitigation.* Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and cost-efficiency across operations.* Build team capacity and support workforce development and retention strategies.* Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external vendors, and national HTM partners.* Ensure high-quality service delivery, KPI tracking, and effective contract management.* Provide strategic and operational leadership, including budgeting and planning.This is a permanent, full-time role working 80 hours perfortnight (1.0 FTE) , Monday to Friday. You will be based in either Nelson orBlenheim. You will report into the Clinical Engineering Manager based inCanterbury.About the Team/Service/ LocationClinical engineering is responsible for managing and maintainingmedical equipment and technology in healthcare settings to ensure they functioncorrectly and safely, ultimately contributing to the delivery of qualitypatient care.For more information on living and working in Nelson orBlenheim clickAbout you / What You'll BringEssential: Tertiary qualification in Clinical or Biomedical Engineering, Medical Physics, or a related scientific field, or extensive leadership-level clinical engineering experience. 7+ years of experience in clinical engineering, including at least 2 years in a leadership, supervisory, or mentoring role. Deep knowledge of health technology and clinical engineering operations. Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams and deliver complex services.* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* Registration with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) as an Electrical Appliance Serviceperson ' Medical endorsement (or willing to obtain within 24 months).* Full New Zealand Driver's License.* Understanding and application of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a health setting.* English language proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or higher with no band below 5.5).Desirable:* Postgraduate qualifications in Health Technology Management or Business.* Knowledge of accreditation, audit, and performance measurement frameworks.* Experience in 24/7 healthcare environments and national-level HTM collaboration.The successful candidate must be eligible to work in NewZealand or hold a valid NZ visa at the time of applying.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuringexcellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce thatis diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand andservice our community.** We welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to ApplyTo apply please click 'apply now.' Allapplications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 08 November 2025.If you have any questions about the role, please contactSonja Rae (Recruitment) at ORGareth Edmondson (Clinical Engineering Manager - Canterbury)atJob ref: R1N25-229*We will review applications as received and may proceedwith the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affectedemployees will be given preference and priority for this position.| Location: | Nelson Hospital |

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