Clinical Product Coordinator - Te Manawa Taki - PSC&HTM

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

Job summary

A national healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Product Coordinator to manage the introduction and evaluation of clinical products. This role impacts healthcare delivery across New Zealand, ensuring safety and effectiveness. Seeking candidates with project management expertise and a commitment to equity. For application, submit through the online portal by October 12, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and clinical products.
• Ability to work with initiative in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to advancing equity in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage clinical product evaluation and introduction.
• Manage product alerts, recalls, and ensure clinical services safety.
• Drive initiatives to standardise consumables and improve efficiency.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

5 years' experience in a related field

Job description

• 2 x roles based in Te Manawa Taki
• 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]

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

Job details

Job Reference: 1886907

Location: North Island - Waikato - Hamilton; North Island - Bay of Plenty - Tauranga

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise: Non-clinical - Coordinator - Coordinator