Sterile Services Manager
Job reference : CJ5656j89-868973
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : Annually $100000 - $150000
Location : Christchurch, Canterbury
Posted on : 23-09-2025
Sterile Services Manager
Leadership | Patient Safety | Surgical Innovation
Such a fantastic opportunity for a Sterile Services leader! Apply today
Sterile Services Manager – Lead Excellence in a State-of-the-Art Surgical Environment
Christchurch, New Zealand
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: circa $93k per annum (depending on experience) plus fantastic benefits!
Recruiter: Paul Wheeler Carejobz Healthcare Recruitment Experts
Are you an experienced Sterile Services leader looking to take the next step in your career — in a hospital where cutting-edge surgical technology meets compassionate, collaborative care?
We’re seeking a skilled Sterile Services Manager to lead a passionate and high-performing team in one of New Zealand's most advanced private surgical facilities.
With ten fully digital operating theatres, robotic-assisted surgery, and a diverse case mix across specialties, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Why This Sterile Services Manager Role?
You’ll be stepping into a leadership role that combines technical expertise with people-first management. As the Sterile Services Manager, you will:
Your Key Responsibilities as Sterile Services Manager
What You’ll Bring
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
About the Recruiter
I’m Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they’re genuinely valued. For over a decade I’ve placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter.
Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
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Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they’re placed in a new job!
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Christchurch, New Zealand
Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: circa $93k per annum (depending on experience) plus fantastic benefits!
Recruiter: Paul Wheeler Carejobz Healthcare Recruitment Experts
Are you an experienced Sterile Services leader looking to take the next step in your career — in a hospital where cutting-edge surgical technology meets compassionate, collaborative care?
We’re seeking a skilled Sterile Services Manager to lead a passionate and high-performing team in one of New Zealand's most advanced private surgical facilities.
With ten fully digital operating theatres, robotic-assisted surgery, and a diverse case mix across specialties, this is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient safety and surgical outcomes.
Why This Sterile Services Manager Role?
You’ll be stepping into a leadership role that combines technical expertise with people-first management. As the Sterile Services Manager, you will:
- Lead and inspire a team of 16–20 Sterile Services professionals
- Champion best practice sterilisation processes in accordance with AS/NZS 4187:2014 standards
- Drive performance improvement and quality assurance across all reprocessing functions
- Work collaboratively with Theatre and Clinical leaders to ensure seamless surgical support
- Be a mentor and coach — supporting training, development, and professional growth
Your Key Responsibilities as Sterile Services Manager
- Manage all aspects of sterile processing including decontamination, inspection, assembly, packing, sterilisation, and documentation
- Oversee staffing levels, rosters, and team performance, ensuring a safe and effective department
- Lead internal audits and compliance initiatives, aligning with infection control standards and hospital quality frameworks
- Collaborate on strategic goals, business plans, and continuous service improvement
- Participate in cross-functional committees and champion excellence across the perioperative environment
What You’ll Bring
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in a hospital Sterile Services Department
- 2+ years in a leadership/supervisory role, with proven people management skills
- NZSSA Certification in Sterilising Technology (Level 4 or above)
- Strong understanding of sterilising technologies, equipment validation, and infection control protocols
- A coaching mindset, excellent communication skills, and a calm, organised leadership style
- Computer literacy, and ideally, experience managing loaned surgical instruments and tracking systems
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive Pay: Earn a salary that truly values your skills and experience.
- Comprehensive Health Cover: Fully funded insurance for permanent employees (20+ hours/week), including pre-existing conditions.
- Generous Holiday Leave: Recharge with extended breaks over Christmas and New Year.
- Extra Leave for Nurses: Nurses enjoy an additional day off annually to honor their dedication.
- Bonus Vacation Time: Get an extra week off after 5 years of service to reward your loyalty.
- Long Service Recognition: Celebrate milestones with awards for your dedication.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Access accredited programs and professional development support.
- Relocation Assistance: Financial help for eligible employees to ensure a smooth move.
- Partner Discounts: Save with exclusive deals on products and services.
- Wellbeing Programs: Holistic support for your mental, physical, and emotional health.
- Free Health Checks: Stay on top of your wellness with annual medical assessments.
Ready to take the next step? Whether you're actively job hunting or simply exploring your options, I’d love to have a confidential chat.
About the Recruiter
I’m Kate at Carejobz — connecting Nurses and Healthcare Leaders with roles where they’re genuinely valued. For over a decade I’ve placed hundreds of professionals across NZ and Australia, earning recognition as a Top 10 Healthcare Recruiter.
Read my 5* reviews: sourcr.com/recruiter/kate-wheeler-1
Work With Me
Know a brilliant healthcare professional?
Join us as a Carejobz Ambassador to refer your friends and you could earn up to $1,000 in Gift Cards when they’re placed in a new job!
Contact: [email protected] for details
Not the Right Fit?
I recruit exclusively in healthcare across NZ & AU, with new roles daily in:
Theatre | ICU | Anaesthetics | Endoscopy | Aged Care | Mental Health | Clinical Leadership at www.carejobz.com.au
Carejobz Recruitment – Trusted by leading healthcare providers since 2015 - Experts in Nursing & Healthcare Leadership Recruitment