Risk Coordinator

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Permanent, full -time position

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

We are seeking a proactive and organised Risk Coordinator to join our team in Tauranga and support the ongoing development of a strong risk culture across the Bay of Plenty.

This role plays an important part in coordinating risk activities, maintaining organisational risk information, and supporting both clinical and non-clinical teams to identify, understand and manage risks effectively.

You will work closely with teams across the organisation to coordinate risk reporting, analyse incident and risk information, identify trends and emerging issues, and provide meaningful insights to support leaders and governance groups.

You will also contribute to building risk awareness and capability by providing guidance, education and support to help teams strengthen quality, safety and continuous improvement practices.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team is committed to supporting a culture of quality, safety and continuous improvement across Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty. We partner with services throughout the organisation to ensure risks are understood, managed and used as opportunities to improve the way we deliver care and services to our community.

Working within a complex healthcare environment, you will be part of a team that values collaboration, strong relationships and using information to make a positive difference for our people, patients and communities.

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About you

You will be a highly organised and motivated coordinator who enjoys connecting people, information and processes. You will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong coordination, organisational and relationship management skills.
• Experience analysing information and preparing reports for different audiences.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using databases, reporting tools or incident management systems.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience working within healthcare or another complex organisation.
• You will be proactive, solutions focused and passionate about supporting quality, safety and positive organisational improvement.

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 28 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, bp-careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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