Associate Kit Assembler

Stryker Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Financial wellbeing

Paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Award-winning culture

Leadership support

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an Associate Kit Assembler in New Zealand to ensure surgeons have the right tools for life-changing procedures. You will manage the flow of surgical equipment across Australia and New Zealand, from dispatch through to return and reprocessing.

You’ll work with cross-functional teams to maintain accuracy, meet tight timelines, and uphold safety and compliance while supporting hospitals with reliable kit delivery.

Qualifications

• Dependable team player who builds collaborative relationships
• Sharp eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
• Thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and stay calm under pressure
• Confident problem-solver who can think on your feet
• Act with integrity — do the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Genuinely passionate about making a difference in healthcare
• Have Australian working rights, a valid driver’s license, and access to your own vehicle
• Available to work a rotating roster between 7am–7pm, including on-call and occasional evening shifts

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end movement of surgical kits and medical devices — from dispatch through to return and reprocessing
• Prepare and send kits with high levels of accuracy, knowing small errors impact procedures
• Coordinate inbound and outbound devices, including consignment stock, across hospitals and stakeholders
• Track, update, and maintain real-time visibility of all assets in the system
• Perform thorough quality checks on returned kits to ensure safety and compliance
• Partner with internal teams and hospital stakeholders to align on urgent surgical requirements
• Solve problems on the fly — prioritising, adjusting, and responding to last-minute changes in surgical demand

Job description

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact in healthcare, this is it.

At Stryker, we hire for talent, not just experience. Our top performers come from all walks of life—professional sports, personal training, military, hospitality, and retail. Whether you're a biomedical or health graduate aiming to break into the medical device industry or transitioning from another field, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

As an Associate Kit Assembler, you’ll play a critical role in making sure surgeons have the right tools for life-changing procedures. Each kit includes implants, instruments, and equipment—all meticulously prepared by our dedicated team.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be trusted to manage the flow of critical surgical equipment across Australia and New Zealand—ensuring hospitals have exactly what they need, when they need it.

• Own the end-to-end movement of surgical kits and medical devices — from dispatch through to return and reprocessing

• Prepare and send kits with high levels of accuracy, knowing even small errors can impact patient procedures

• Coordinate inbound and outbound devices, including consignment stock, across multiple hospitals and stakeholders

• Track, update, and maintain real-time visibility of all assets in the system

• Perform thorough quality checks on returned kits to ensure they meet strict safety and compliance standards

• Partner with internal teams and hospital stakeholders to align on urgent surgical requirements and delivery timelines

• Solve problems on the fly — prioritising, adjusting, and responding to last-minute changes in surgical demand

Who You Are: Required Experience

To succeed in this role, you must meet all of the following criteria. If not, that’s okay — but this likely isn’t the right role for you.

• You’re a dependable team player who builds strong, collaborative relationships

• You have a sharp eye for detail and are committed to accuracy in everything you do

• You thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and stay calm under pressure

• You’re a confident problem-solver who can think on your feet

• You always act with integrity — you do the right thing, even when no one’s watching

• You’re genuinely passionate about making a difference in healthcare

• You have full Australian working rights, a valid driver’s license, and access to your own vehicle

• You’re available to work a rotating roster between 7am–7pm, including on-call and occasional evening shifts

Why Join Stryker?

At Stryker, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. As a global leader in medical technology, we provide unparalleled opportunities for growth, a strong, people-first culture, and meaningful work that improves lives.

• Career development – Continuous training and progression

• Financial wellbeing – Healthcare, insurance, and financial benefits

• Paid parental leave – Support for your growing family

• Volunteer days – Paid time off to give back

• Award-winning culture – Work with a high-performing, supportive team

• Leadership support – Be guided from day one