Implementation Specialist (Contractor)

Southern Cross Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 129,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Cross Healthcare is seeking an Implementation Specialist – Supply Chain Maturity Project (Contractor) to drive national process improvements across our North Island hospitals and travel to sites in Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington. The role combines stock control, data analysis and practical training to embed new ways of working and improve patient care.

You will partner with hospital teams, lead stocktakes, optimise inventory movements and support system enhancements in a six-month

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supply chain or inventory management within a fast-paced environment.
• Hands-on experience with inventory management systems (ERP) to maintain stock records.
• Confidence delivering engaging training to diverse teams.
• Experience in a project or implementation team with adaptable priorities.
• Strong analytical skills with inventory reporting and financial impact awareness.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas and VLOOKUP.
• Relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management or related discipline is advantageous.
• Healthcare sector experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stocktakes and improve inventory processes.
• Analyse data to support product movements and stock accuracy.
• Deliver face-to-face training to Supply Chain Managers, Coordinators, clinical teams and hospital staff.
• Build relationships and champion continuous improvement across hospital sites.
• Assist teams in adopting new processes and systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Travel regularly to hospitals across NZ and support on-site implementations.

Job description

Auckland Closing date: 27 August 2026 Reference: 1104840

Implementation Specialist – Supply Chain Maturity Project (Contractor)

National Support Office with Travel around NZ

Ready to be part of a major transformation that will shape the future of healthcare? As our Implementation Specialist – Supply Chain Maturity, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering a nationwide project that will strengthen the way Southern Cross Healthcare hospitals manage their supply chains.

Working alongside our project team, you'll help ensure our hospitals have the right products, in the right place, at the right time, supporting our clinical teams to deliver exceptional patient care. You'll become a go-to expert in supply chain processes, inventory management, and system improvements, while partnering with hospital teams to embed new ways of working and deliver lasting operational improvements.

This is a highly hands‑on role, with regular time spent on‑site at our hospitals in Hamilton, Tauranga and Wellington. You'll conduct stocktakes, improve inventory processes, analyse data, support product movements, and deliver engaging face‑to‑face training to Supply Chain Managers, Coordinators, clinical teams, and other hospital staff. You'll build strong relationships, champion continuous improvement, and help teams confidently adopt new processes and systems.

You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact across our North Island hospitals. This is a full‑time, six‑month contract with regular travel, typically Monday to Friday, and occasional weekend work by prior arrangement. Assignments may involve spending 3–4 months on‑site, followed by 1–2 weeks back at home.

If you thrive on variety, enjoy being hands‑on, love working with people, and want to make a tangible difference to healthcare delivery, this could be the opportunity for you.

You'll need your own vehicle for the travel requirements, with mileage reimbursed for approved work‑related travel.

• Proven experience in supply chain or inventory management within a fast‑paced environment such as supermarkets with a strong understanding of stock control, barcode systems, inventory layouts, replenishment planning, and Min/Max ordering principles.
• Hands‑on experience using inventory management systems (such as TechnologyOne or similar ERP platforms) to maintain accurate stock records, manage inventory, and support operational efficiency.
• Confidence delivering engaging training and education to diverse teams, with the ability to simplify processes and support successful adoption of new ways of working.
• Experience working as part of a project or implementation team, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a sound understanding of inventory reporting, stock accuracy, and the financial impact of inventory decisions.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, VLOOKUP, and working confidently with large spreadsheets.
• Exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the resilience to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• A relevant qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Experience within the healthcare sector is beneficial but not essential

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation

At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:

• Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
• Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
• Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.

Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauoraJoin us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.