Inwards & Distribution Coordinator

North Island - Auckland Central Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland is seeking an Inwards & Distribution Coordinator to manage receipting, distribution and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods across the district.

You will handle inventory put-away, drive delivery vehicles, liaise with clinical teams, ensure stock accuracy and uphold health and safety standards.

The role supports PSC&HTM's supply chain operations with continuous improvement, training and meeting team targets in a fast-paced health system.

Qualifications

• You're reliable, adaptable, and confident working in a logistics or warehouse environment.
• Strong focus on safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Receipting, distribution, and delivery of clinical and non-clinical goods across the district, including hospital and community sites.
• Inventory put-away and stock control to ensure accuracy.
• Drive delivery vehicles and support day-to-day operations with clinical teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Health and safety focus

Customer service

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Secondary school education

Tools

Full Class 1 driver's licence

ERP systems

Job description

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 practices

Desired: 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.

Job details

Job Reference:

Job Reference: HNZ/1949400

Location:

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type:

Job type: Permanent Full time

Expertise:

Non-clinical - Supply Chain - Supply Chain