Master Data Administrator

Master Data Administrator (Fixed Term Contract 10 Months)

National Support Office

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As the Master Data Administrator, you’ll have end-to-end ownership of item, supplier, and pricing data for our non-GS1 suppliers, playing a vital role in how our hospitals purchase, plan, and deliver care every day.

Your work will directly in support of accurate procurement and purchasing decisions by ensuring master data is reliable, consistent, and fit for purpose. Acting as a trusted point of contact for purchasing and data-related queries, you’ll work closely with hospital teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain accurate catalogues, validate contract and item pricing, and safeguard system integrity.

This role offers the opportunity to go beyond data maintenance. You’ll identify and resolve data and pricing issues, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help strengthen the systems and processes that support our organisation at scale and making a visible impact across Southern Cross Healthcare.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Hands-on experience maintaining item masters and supplier catalogues, including item setup, managing obsolete items, processing catalogue changes, and resolving data errors
• Proven experience maintaining pricing and commercial data, including updating pricing models, validating contract pricing, and analysing supplier pricing proposals
• Strong capability working in enterprise systems to manage master data, perform regular updates, and ensure data interfaces are functioning correctly
• Experience producing data quality, pricing, or master data reports to identify issues and support continuous improvement
• Confident liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve item setup, pricing, and data-related issues
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify spend, data, or process improvement opportunities
• High attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a professional, customer-focused approach
• Experience in healthcare and GS1 standards is desirable
• Experience with TechnologyOne is desirable, but not essential

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 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. 

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