Loans Coordinator

Central Lakes - Queenstown; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Health insurance

Wellbeing programme

Flexible working

PDRP

Employee network discounts

Job summary

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital in Queenstown invites a meticulous Loans Coordinator to join our theatre and sterile services team. You will coordinate incoming and outgoing loan equipment, liaise with suppliers, and ensure inventory is received, checked, tracked and returned to exact standards.

This permanent role is 60–80 hours per fortnight, with shifts Monday to Friday. You will work closely with clinical teams to support patient care while maintaining documentation and QA, and you’ll

Qualifications

• Experience in Sterile Services, operating theatre or similar healthcare setting.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and computer systems.
• Proactive, independent and team-oriented.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts Mon-Fri.
• Customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Understanding of sterile services processes, infection prevention and quality standards desirable.
• Loans Coordinator experience advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to complete Sterile Services Qualification Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing loan equipment; liaise with suppliers to manage timeframes.
• Reconcile inventory documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Support smooth flow of surgical services in alignment with quality and infection standards.
• Ensure equipment is received, checked, tracked and returned appropriately.
• Work with theatre staff and clinical teams to support patient care.

Skills

Sterile Services/operating theatre exp

Organisational and time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Proactive and collaborative

Flexibility for shifts Mon-Fri

Customer-focused mindset

Sterile services processes & infection

Teamwork & relationship-building

Education

Sterile Services Qualification Level 4 (willing to complete)

Loans Coordinator experience (advantageous)

Healthcare setting exposure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Central Lakes - Queenstown – Queenstown, South Island

Loans Coordinator

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital

Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital received its first patients in January 2022 and has steadily developed a broad range of specialty surgery covering both private and public patients. The joint venture ownership between Southern Cross Healthcare and Central Lakes Trust ensures leading clinical service delivery whilst maintaining a genuine focus to provide healthcare services closer to home for general population of Central Otago.

Nestled in the heart of Queenstown, Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital offers the unique opportunity to combine a rewarding healthcare career with an exceptional lifestyle. Surrounded by stunning alpine scenery, world-class outdoor recreation, and a vibrant community, this is an opportunity to join a high-performing team in one of New Zealand's most sought-after locations.

As a Loans Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting our Theatre and Sterile Services teams by ensuring surgical loan sets, implants and consignment equipment are available, processed and managed efficiently to support patient care. Working closely with suppliers, theatre staff and clinical teams, you'll help ensure equipment is received, checked, tracked and returned in line with quality, infection prevention and sterilisation standards.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating incoming and outgoing loan equipment, liaising with suppliers to manage timeframes, reconciling inventory documentation, maintaining accurate records and supporting the smooth flow of surgical services. Your attention to detail and ability to build strong working relationships will be key to your success.

This is a permanent position working 60 to 80 hours per fortnight, with flexibility required to work shifts Monday - Friday. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes while being part of a team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience in Sterile Services, an operating theatre environment, or a similar healthcare setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality and patient safety
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• A proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work varying shift hours Monday to Friday
• A customer-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement
• An understanding of sterile services processes, infection prevention and quality standards is desirable
• Previous experience in a Loans Coordinator position would be advantageous but is not essential
• While a Sterile Services Qualification (Level 4) is not required, applicants must be willing to complete the qualification as part of their professional development
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package.
• Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
• Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements and a Nursing Council of New Zealand-approved PDRP.
• Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Network.

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.

If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at *******@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.

Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.