Occupational Health Technician - Full Time (Auckland)

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LifeCare is seeking an Occupational Health Technician in Auckland for a Penrose based full-time role with client site travel. You’ll run first aid courses, perform health checks including screening, and manage health data, with full training provided if you’re coming from a different health background. A health degree, a clean NZ driver’s license, strong people skills, and the ability to educate groups are essential, along with tech savvy and flexibility for early starts and overnight stays. You’ll have a company car, overtime after 80 hours per fortnight, and comprehensive benefits. To apply, tailor your CV to show training delivery or health screening, highlight your pace and commitment to preventative health; contact Sharon McDonald for a confidential chat.

Join Us as an Occupational Health Technician – Make Workplaces Safer & Healthier!

Looking for a role that’s rewarding, people-focused, and never boring?

LifeCare is on the hunt for a passionate health professional to join our team and grow a career in occupational health. The role will be based in Penrose, Auckland but you will often travel straight to our client sites from home and back. We anticipate a mid to end of March start date.

This is a supported yet independent role where you’ll deliver first aid training and health screening services across the wider Auckland region. If you love variety, meeting new people, and making a real difference, you’ll fit right in.

No occupational health experience? No worries! We’ll provide full training. All you need is a health-related degree (Health Science, Sports Science, etc.).

This is full time role with some Saturdays from time to time and overtime paid at time and a half after 80 hours per fortnight. There will be early starts at finishes at times and lots of travel, so a company car is provided for business use as is all tools of the trade including phone, laptop etc. Work is generally scheduled in advance.

What You’ll Do

• Run interactive first aid courses that people enjoy.
• Carry out health checks (pre-employment, annual, drug & alcohol testing).
• Ensure compliance with internal and external processes.
• Accurately record and manage health data using digital systems.
• Travel throughout the region to different work sites and also undertake work in branch.

What You’ll Bring

• A health or sport/exercise-related qualification.
• A clean Full NZ Driver’s Licence.
• A passion for people and preventative health care.
• Confidence to educate and engage in a group setting.
• Ability to work at pace and stick to schedules.
• Tech-savvy—we love digital tools.
• Flexibility for some early starts, late finishes and overnight stays.

Why You’ll Love It

• High job satisfaction—you’ll make a real impact.
• Overtime at time and a half after 80 hours a fortnight
• Company vehicle for work use.
• Comprehensive training and development.
• Free counselling through Vitae
• Staff discounts through BOOST
• Discounted health insurance.
• Annual wellness benefit.
• Access to mole mapping at heavily discounted rate.
• Free annual health check.
• Free first aid training for self and immediate family.
• A fun, supportive team that wants you to thrive and grow.

About LifeCare

We’re here for one reason: to make a difference in people’s lives. LifeCare delivers first aid training and occupational health screening services across NZ. Our culture? Friendly, high-performing, and passionate about people.

We value diversity and inclusion—because we know it makes us stronger, more creative, and more fun to work with. Whoever you are, if you share our values, we want you on our team.

Want the full Position Description? Email Sharon at [email protected] or call 027 403 6323 for a confidential chat.