Inwards & Distribution Coordinator - Procurement & Supply Chain at Te Whatu Ora, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• 2 x full-time, permanent positions
• Work from location based in Counties Manakau

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Inwards & Distribution Coordinator is responsible for managing the receipting, distribution, and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods across the district, including hospital and community sites. It involves inventory put-away, driving delivery vehicles, and ensuring stock is accurately handled and distributed.

You will support daily operations by maintaining strong communication with clinical teams, delivering excellent customer service, and contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also requires a strong focus on health and safety, adherence to professional standards, and active participation in training and team targets to ensure efficient and reliable supply chain operations.

About the Team/Service/ Location

The PSC&HTM (Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system. 

About you
You're reliable, adaptable, and confident working in a logistics or warehouse environment. You have a strong focus on safety, customer service, and continuous improvement, and are comfortable working with systems and processes in a fast-paced setting.

You will bring:

• Secondary school education
  • A current full Class 1 driver's licence with 1–2 years of driving experience
  • Experience in a warehouse environment and basic stock control
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and organisational processes
  • Strong willingness to learn internal processes, products, and best practices
  • Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations
  • Commitment to health and safety practices

Desired: Experience in supply chain (ideally 5+ years), preferably in the health sector, along with strong ERP system usage, H&S knowledge, and understanding of continuous improvement practices

Working for 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.   

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 25 May 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on zerissa.ong@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change affected kaimahi (staff) will be given preference and priority for this position.