Inwards & Distribution Coordinator

New Zealand Government Joba; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for an Inwards & Distribution Coordinator in Auckland. This full-time, permanent role manages receipting, distribution, and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods across sites, with inventory put-away and driving duties.

You will work with clinical teams, deliver excellent customer service, and contribute to continuous improvement in supply chain operations, with a strong focus on health and safety and ERP processes.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education is required.
• Current full Class 1 driver's licence with 1-2 years driving experience.
• Experience in a warehouse environment and basic stock control.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and organisational processes.
• Strong willingness to learn internal processes, products, and best practices.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations.
• Commitment to health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Receipting, distribution, and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods.
• Inventory put-away and stock handling across sites.
• Drive delivery vehicles as required.
• Maintain strong communication with clinical teams.
• Contribute to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Uphold health and safety standards and training requirements.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Stock control

ERP systems

Communication skills

Health & safety focus

Education

Secondary school education

Full Class 1 driver licence

Tools

ERP software

Job description

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* **full-time, permanent position*** **Work from location based in Auckland**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**Reporting to the Team Leader, the **Inwards & Distribution Coordinator** is responsible for managing the receipting, distribution, and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods across the district, including hospital and community sites. It involves inventory put-away, driving delivery vehicles, and ensuring stock is accurately handled and distributed.You will support daily operations by maintaining strong communication with clinical teams, delivering excellent customer service, and contributing to problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. The role also requires a strong focus on health and safety, adherence to professional standards, and active participation in training and team targets to ensure efficient and reliable supply chain operations.**About the Team/Service/Location**The PSC&HTM (Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management) 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 goods and services across the health system.**About you**You're reliable, adaptable, and confident working in a logistics or warehouse environment. You have a strong focus on safety, customer service, and continuous improvement, and are comfortable working with systems and processes in a fast-paced setting.You will bring:* Secondary school education* A current full Class 1 driver's licence with 1-2 years of driving experience* Experience in a warehouse environment and basic stock control* Familiarity with ERP systems and organisational processes* Strong willingness to learn internal processes, products, and best practices* Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations* Commitment to health and safety practicesDesired: Experience in supply chain (ideally 5+ years), preferably in the health sector, H&S knowledge, and understanding of continuous improvement practices**Working for 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 18 October 2026**.** If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cherushka Pillay at [e-mail]| Location: | Auckland || Attachment: | (PDF, 248KB) Job Description |