Planned Care Coordinator - Surgical and Perioperative Services

• Permanent, full-time role working within Surgical and Perioperative Services at Whangārei Hospital
• Play a key role in improving access to planned surgical care for patients across Te Tai Tokerau
• Combine people leadership, operational coordination and data-driven improvement in a pivotal hospital role

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 Role

As Planned Care Coordinator, you will play an important role in supporting the efficient and effective delivery of planned surgical care across Northland hospitals. Based at Whangārei Hospital, you will coordinate planned care processes, lead surgical booking personnel and work closely with clinical and operational teams to support timely access to treatment.

This is a varied role where you will monitor planned care performance, coordinate theatre scheduling and capacity, oversee booking processes, analyse information and provide clear operational reporting. You will build strong relationships across surgical specialties, hospital services, private providers and national teams, helping identify challenges and implement practical improvements that support patient-centred care.

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About the Team/Service/Location

You will be part of Surgical and Perioperative Services at Whangārei Hospital, working closely with Service Managers, Clinical Directors, nursing and surgical teams, booking teams and other key stakeholders across Te Tai Tokerau. The role also works with private providers to support effective planning and coordination of planned care.

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About you

You will be an organised and confident coordinator who can balance operational priorities, people leadership and stakeholder relationships in a complex healthcare environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience managing people, processes and systems
• Experience within the New Zealand public health environment, with an understanding of elective surgery processes
• Strong planning, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use information to support operational decision-making
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, including experience delivering training and supporting staff development
• The ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reporting for a range of audiences

Previous experience coordinating Planned Care or Elective Services would be an advantage.

Working at 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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 29 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Michelle Apetera at NL-Jobs@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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