Operating Theatre Logistics Coordinator

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 77,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui Hospital is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support the Operating Theatre by coordinating ordering, tracking, and storage of specialist equipment and supplies.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, manage loan equipment, and ensure items are safely organised and ready for use in a busy surgical environment. This permanent full-time role offers a salary in the NZD range and requires strong organisational skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and planning skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident computer literacy, particularly Teams, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and supply ordering systems.
• Inventory management and supply understanding.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and work collaboratively across clinical and non-clinical teams.
• A commitment to culturally safe practice and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the ordering, tracking, and storage of specialist surgical equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Manage loan equipment and ensure items are readily available for use.
• Ensure all items are safely organised and ready for use in the theatre.

Skills

Organization

Inventory management

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Team collaboration

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Tools

Teams

MS Excel

Word

Outlook

Supply ordering systems

Job description

Whanganui Hospital is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support the Operating Theatre by coordinating ordering, tracking, and storage of specialist equipment and supplies.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, manage loan equipment, and ensure items are safely organised and ready for use in a busy surgical environment. This permanent full-time role offers a salary in the NZD range and requires strong organisational skills and teamwork.