Supply Chain Coordinator

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital

Supply Chain Coordinator

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network, and easily accessed within the central Christchurch. The hospital consists of ten digital operating theatres and features robotic technology with a highly experienced robotic team, advanced digital scanning technologies, and consulting facilities onsite.

The hospital provides a first-class preadmission service, admissions services, day surgery, three inpatient wards including a high dependency area.

The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery.  The hospital employs over 350 highly skilled and trained staff to ensure patients receive high quality care.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The Supply Chain Coordinator role provides a link between supply chain and the wider hospital, focusing on operating theatres to ensure stock levels in the theatre complex are maintained and orders are processed in a timely and accurate manner. You will assist with receipting, processing, and delivery of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the theatre complex and to other storage areas.  

This is a hands-on, full-time role requiring effective communication skills and a positive attitude, working with a great team! Our focus is on continuous improvement across the business and Supply Chain. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supply chain/inventory management role
• Proficient in MS Office and experience with ERP 
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated, dependable, and well organised
• Demonstrated experience of building strong relationships and customer service with both internal and external parties 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Background in healthcare would be an advantage 

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

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