Supply Chain Coordinator

Supply Chain Coordinator 

Southern Cross Gillies Hospital

Southern Cross Gillies Hospital, in Epsom, is designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centred care. The hospital has four theatres, a purpose-built day-stay facility and 20 in-patient beds with ensuite facilities .A centre of expertise for head and neck surgery and otolaryngology (ENT), it also offers oral and maxillofacial, gynaecological, plastic and reconstructive and general paediatric surgery, backed up by friendly, highly professional nursing teams and systems designed to benefit patients of all ages. 

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Supply Chain Coordinator to join our hospital team and support onsite inventory operations. This is a 0.8 FTE position (32 hours per week) worked across five days, with flexibility in work hours as required to meet the needs of the role.

In this role, you’ll take ownership of key supply chain activities, including receipting goods, physically putting away stock, managing inventory storage, and ensuring master data accuracy. Reporting to the Supply chain manager, you’ll work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to make sure inventory is handled efficiently, safely, and in line with hospital standards.

You’ll also assist staff with inventory enquiries, participate in stock counts and discrepancy investigations, and look for opportunities to improve processes. Maintaining clean and organised storage areas and upholding health and safety standards will be an important part of your day. This position requires someone who is physically fit, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• At Least 1 –3 Years experience within a supply chain/inventory management focused role
• Proficient in using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and reporting
• Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, moving, and organising stock in a hospital environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate master data and follow SOPs
• Effective communicator with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with suppliers
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable

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

• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Rainbow Network.

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

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

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora 

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare. 

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