Clinical Supplies & Procurement Coordinator

• Waikato Hospital
• Surgery & Anaesthesia
• Fixed term – 6 months, full time, 40 hours per week

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Team/Service

Surgery and Anaesthesia supports the Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, Waikato population as well as providing tertiary services for the greater Midland region.

• Surgery: providing surgical interventions for acute and elective patients.
• Anaesthesia: providing a tertiary service to the surgical, medical and medical speciality divisions of the hospitals.

Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waikato provides health services in the Waikato region to a combined population of over 400,000 people, and tertiary-level services to the midland region, with a population of over 840,000. 

Our people are fundamental to our success; we have a diverse workforce of over 7,000 employees who directly reflect the diversity in our communities, providing care and support to more than 100,000 patients each year. 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Clinical Supplies and Procurement Coordinator to join our Surgery and Anaesthesia team and to help drive smarter procurement, better stock management, and stronger supplier relationships.

This is a pivotal role ensuring the right products, at the right cost, are always available to support patient care.

In this role, you will provide oversight of clinical supplies and procurement activities across Surgery and Anaesthesia, ensuring efficient processes and reliable stock availability. You will work closely with theatre leaders, clinical teams, and key suppliers to improve procurement workflows and reduce waste, delays, and product loss.

Key responsibilities and experience

• A health qualification.
• At least 5 years’ experience in healthcare, ideally in a theatre environment.
• Proven experience in procurement and budget management.
• Strong relationship building skills across clinical and non‑clinical teams.
• A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes.
• High levels of personal responsibility, integrity, and self‑awareness.

If you’re a solutions‑focused procurement professional with strong healthcare experience and a passion for improving systems, we’d love to hear from you.

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Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 8 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Komal Kaur at komal.kaur@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.