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 RoleAs Team Leader-Wards Inventory, you\'ll lead the delivery, distribution, and inventory management functions across Auckland and Greenlane Hospital wards.
You\'ll oversee day-to-day operations including stock receipting, deployment, scanning, VMI ordering, and coordination with internal services and external suppliers.This role is essential to ensuring clinical teams have timely access to the supplies they need.
You\'ll manage a team of 10, drive continuous improvement, and build strong relationships with clinical stakeholders, product management teams, and supply chain partners.About the Team / Service / LocationThe 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 youYou\'re a hands-on leader who thrives in operational environments and understands the importance of getting the right products to the right place at the right time.
You bring a practical mindset, strong people skills, and a commitment to service excellence.
You\'re confident managing teams, navigating complex logistics, and building trusted relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders.You will bring : Have a solid foundation in supply chain or operational management, ideally with experience in healthcareAre comfortable using ERP / MRP systems and interpreting data to drive decisionsLead with empathy and clarity, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvementEnjoy solving problems, streamlining processes, and motivating teams to deliver high-quality outcomesWorking for Health New ZealandHealth 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 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 7th October 2025 at 11.59pm.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shannon Elder at
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Team Leader • Auckland, New Zealand