Clinical Product Coordinator - Te Ikaroa - PSC&HTM

Kiwi Health Jobs; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in New Zealand seeks a Clinical Product Coordinator to manage the evaluation and introduction of clinical products. You'll coordinate safety and compliance, manage product alerts, and support procurement projects. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification, understanding of healthcare systems, and strong project management skills. This is a permanent full-time role with diverse opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the evaluation and introduction of new clinical products.
• Manage product alerts and recalls, and ensure clinical services remain safe.
• Drive initiatives to standardise consumables and products across regions.
• Support procurement and capital projects with clinical product expertise.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving skills

Healthcare systems understanding

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

5+ years' experience in related field

Job description

Clinical Product Coordinator - Te Ikaroa - PSC&HTM

• 3 x roles based in Te Ikaroa
• 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. 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/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. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical products and services across the health system. Responsible for managing and influencing over$9 billion in annual spend, the team are central to delivering high-quality patient outcomes and standardising product usage across regions.

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 12 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Zerissa Ong on [e-mail]

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

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: 1886905

Location:

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Palmerston North

North Island - Wellington - Wellington Central

North Island - Manawatu / Whanganui - Whanganui

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Coordinator - Coordinator