Associate Kit Assembler

Stryker; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a detail‑oriented logistics professional to manage surgical kit and medical device flows across Australia and New Zealand. You will ensure kits are dispatched accurately, tracked in real time, and returned/reprocessed efficiently, coordinating with hospitals and internal teams to meet urgent surgical needs.

This role requires a calm, driven problem-solver with a strong sense of integrity and a genuine commitment to improving patient care in a

Qualifications

• Dependable team player who builds strong relationships.
• Sharp eye for detail and accuracy in everything you do.
• Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and stays calm.
• Confident problem-solver who can think on their feet.
• Act with integrity and do the right thing, even when unobserved.
• Genuine passion for making a difference in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end movement of surgical kits and medical devices from dispatch to return.
• Prepare and send kits with high accuracy to avoid impact on procedures.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound devices (including consignment stock) across hospitals.
• Track and maintain real-time visibility of all assets in the system.
• Perform quality checks on returned kits to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and hospital staff to meet urgent surgical needs and timelines.

Skills

Dependable team player

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Problem-solving

Integrity

Passionate about healthcare

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.

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

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.