Storeperson

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora is hiring a Storeperson in the Distribution Centre to manage medical supplies and inventory. You will receive, store, pick, and distribute goods to support patient care and hospital operations.

Join a dedicated distribution team focused on accuracy, safety, and efficient stock control while using computerised inventory tools to support frontline healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage inventory and stock levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling goods
• Customer-focused with reliable teamwork and communication

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare requisition orders for internal and external customers
• Receive, check, and receipt incoming goods
• Unload deliveries and store stock accurately
• Replenish inventory and rotate stock using FIFO principles
• Conduct stocktakes and inventory audits
• Monitor stock integrity and manage damaged/expired stock
• Maintain a safe, organised warehouse environment
• Use warehouse management systems to track stock movements
• Support continuous improvement and quality service delivery

Skills

Inventory management

Stock control

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Warehouse management system

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora – Wanganui, North Island

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to providing high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. We are focused on improving access to care, delivering better health outcomes, achieving national health targets, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our health system.

We know that great healthcare starts with great people. That's why we are committed to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace where our people are supported to grow, contribute, and make a real difference for patients, whānau, and communities across Aotearoa.

About the Role

As a Storeperson within our Distribution Centre, you will play a vital role in ensuring the timely, accurate, and safe management of medical supplies, equipment, and inventory that support patient care and hospital operations.

Working as part of a dedicated distribution team, you will be responsible for receiving, storing, picking, and distributing products across the health service, helping ensure frontline healthcare teams have the supplies they need to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Picking and preparing requisition orders for internal and external customers
• Receiving, checking, and receipting incoming goods
• Unloading deliveries and ensuring stock is stored accurately
• Replenishing inventory and maintaining stock rotation using FIFO principles
• Conducting inventory scans and supporting stock control activities
• Assisting with stocktakes and inventory audits
• Monitoring stock integrity and managing damaged or expired stock
• Maintaining a safe, secure, and organised warehouse environment
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and quality service delivery
• Using warehouse management systems and computerised inventory tools to manage stock movements and customer enquiries.

About the Team

The Distribution team is responsible for ensuring the smooth flow of medical supplies and equipment throughout the organisation. The team plays a critical role in supporting clinical services by maintaining efficient inventory management practices and providing high-quality service to internal customers across the hospital and wider health system.

About You

You are a reliable and customer-focused team player with excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in ensuring supplies and equipment are available where and when they are needed.

You will bring:

• A strong commitment to quality customer service
• Excellent time management and organisational skills alongside high attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of inventory management and stock control processes supported by Computer and data entry skills
• Sound judgement and a flexible, cooperative approach
• Physical fitness and the ability to safely handle equipment weighing up to 20kg and move stock, trolleys, and pallets.
• Experience following written procedures and processes
• Experience using computerised inventory or warehouse management systems
• Previous experience in healthcare, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain environments.

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace diversity and inclusion so that we can better understand and serve our communities. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supporting equitable health outcomes for Māori and all New Zealanders.