Supply Chain Coordinator
Southern Cross Gillies Hospital
Southern Cross’ Gillies Hospital based in Epsom, has been designed with a focus on short stay surgery and family-centred care, with four theatres, a purpose-built day-stay facility and 20 in-patient beds with ensuite facilities. As a centre of expertise for both head and neck surgery and Otolaryngology (ENT), Gillies offers oral and Maxillofacial, Gynaecological, Plastic, and Reconstructive and General Paediatric surgery. It is backed up by friendly, highly professional nursing teams and systems designed to support patients of all ages.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Join Southern Cross Gillies Hospital as our Supply Chain Coordinator and play a hands-on role in keeping our hospital moving. This is a role where precision, pace, and people come together! You will ensure critical supplies are accurately received, scanned, stored, and delivered to where they’re needed most.
This isn’t just about inventory; it’s about supporting patient care behind the scenes. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day flow of stock across the hospital. Using RF scanners and barcode systems, you’ll ensure accuracy at every step while proactively identifying discrepancies and resolving issues before they impact operations.
You’ll work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and clinical teams, navigating a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly. Your ability to stay calm under pressure, build strong relationships, and problem solve will be key to your success. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, whether that’s refining processes, improving stock accuracy, or supporting better data visibility through reporting and system use.
This is a permanent, part-time role at 0.8 FTE (32 hours per week), based at Southern Cross Gillies Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- 2–4 years’ experience in a warehousing, inventory, or supply chain environment
- Practical experience in pick/pack, dispatch, receipting, and stock movement
- Confidence using RF scanners and barcode systems in a fast-paced setting
- Strong familiarity with inventory processes such as cycle counting and stock control
- Solid attention to detail, with the ability to spot discrepancies and missing items quickly
- Good physical capability, including regular lifting and movement of stock
- Intermediate level experience with systems and technology, including Excel (formulas, basic reporting, pivot tables)
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships in a fast-paced environment
- A recognised qualification in Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, or a related Inventory control discipline is desired but not essential
- APICS certification or similar professional accreditation would be an advantage.
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.
- 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 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.
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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