Clinical Product Coordinator - Te Waipounamu

OverviewClinical Product Coordinator roles based in Canterbury / Waitaha and Southern regions.

This is a two-role opportunity with one position in Canterbury / Waitaha and one in the Southern region.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 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 RoleAs a Clinical Product Coordinator, you'll be at the centre of how clinical products are introduced, evaluated, and managed across the health system.

Acting as the bridge between suppliers, Procurement, Supply Chain, Health Technology Management (PSC&HTM), and Health NZ's clinical services, you will ensure products are safe, effective, and deliver best value for patients and staff.

This role has real system-wide impact.

You will : Plan, coordinate, and manage the evaluation and introduction of new clinical products in line with safety, quality, and compliance standards.Manage product alerts and recalls, identify safe alternatives, and ensure clinical services remain safe and uninterrupted.Drive initiatives to standardise, optimise, and rationalise consumables and products—improving equity, efficiency, and value across regions.Support procurement and capital projects by contributing clinical product expertise, specifications, and evaluations.About the Team / ServiceThe Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology (PSC&HTM) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is a national function with a wide and complex scope.

They ensure the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical products and services across the health system.

They oversee a substantial annual spend and are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.About youYou'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, 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 is an advantage.A genuine commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to advancing equity in healthcare.Working at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

We embrace a diverse and inclusive workforce to better understand and serve our community.

We welcome applications from Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo apply please click "apply now".

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 24 October

• (deadline extended).

We may begin interviewing suitable candidates while recruitment is ongoing.

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