Clinical Product Coordinator - Te Waipounamu - Procurement, Supply Chain & Health Technology Management at Te Whatu Ora, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Full-time, permanent position
• Based in Christchuch/Canterbury
• Be part of a team that delivers high-quality patient outcomes across Aotearoa

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

As a Clinical Product Coordinator, you'll be at the centre of how clinical products are introduced, evaluated, and managed across the health system. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that clinical products introduced into the health system are safe, effective, and deliver the best value for patients and staff.

This role has real system-wide impact. You will:

• Plan and manage the evaluation and introduction of new clinical products in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Coordinate product alerts and recalls, identify safe alternatives, and ensure clinical services remain safe and uninterrupted.
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of consumables and products — improving equity, efficiency, and value across regions.
• Support procurement and capital projects by providing clinical product expertise, specifications, and evaluations.

About the Team/Service

The Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are a national function with a vast and complex scope. Responsible for managing and influencing over $9 billion in annual spend, the team plays a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical products and services across the health system.

About you

You're a confident communicator and problem solver with a solid understanding of healthcare systems and clinical products. You enjoy working across both clinical and commercial spaces, balancing safety and service needs with efficiency and value.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or at least 5 years' experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of project management principles and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to work with initiative and adapt in a dynamic, complex environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; health sector experience an advantage.
• A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to advancing equity in healthcare.

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

Due to the December holiday period, this advert will remain open for an extended duration. Screening and interviews will commence from mid-January. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

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