Transport Coordinator

New Zealand Government; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised onsite gym memberships

Staff carparking

Discounted Goods

Job summary

New Zealand Government is seeking a Transport Coordinator to manage day-to-day transport and vehicle needs for staff across Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals. The role involves coordinating travel and accommodation for staff and patients, and ensuring fleet records are accurate and up to date.

This permanent, 0.4 FTE position requires attention to detail, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work across teams in a health-care environment.

Qualifications

• Has comprehensive computer skills and is confident learning new systems.
• Has excellent attention to detail and can maintain accurate records.
• Has experience working in the health sector.
• Has well developed organisational skills and can manage competing demands.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with others.
• Uses initiative and takes a practical, methodical and process focused approach to their work.
• Is courteous, respectful and customer service focused.
• Has good financial and record keeping skills, including invoice coding and reconciliation.
• Previous experience coordinating vehicles, travel, accommodation or similar services would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from someone with strong administration and coordination skills who is keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day to day transport and vehicle requirements for staff across Tauranga and Whakatāne hospitals.
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for staff and patients and accompanying staff.
• Maintain accurate records and administration for fleet management.
• Support staff with transport and travel needs and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Health sector experience

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Process-focused

Customer service

Record keeping

Fleet coordination

Administrative skills

Job description

Based at Whakatane HospitalPermanent position, 0.4 FTE 32 hours per fortnight

Benefits

• Subsidised onsite hospital gym memberships
• Staff carparking
• Discounted Goods

About the role

Working across Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals, you will coordinate the day to day transport and vehicle requirements for staff, ensuring our fleet is well maintained, available when needed and supported by accurate records and administration. You will also coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for staff and, when required, patients and accompanying staff. This is a varied role where attention to detail, good organisation and the ability to work with a range of people will be key.

About you

• Has comprehensive computer skills and is confident learning new systems
• Has excellent attention to detail and can maintain accurate and precise records
• Has experience working in the health sector
• Has well developed organisational skills and can manage competing demands
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Works well as part of a team and builds positive relationships with others
• Uses initiative and takes a practical, methodical and process focused approach to their work
• Is courteous, respectful and customer service focused
• Has good financial and record keeping skills, including invoice coding and reconciliation
• Previous experience coordinating vehicles, travel, accommodation or similar services would be an advantage, but we are also interested in hearing from someone with strong administration and coordination skills who is keen to learn.

This is a varied role where you will make a real difference by helping ensure our staff have the transport and travel support they need across Tauranga and Whakatāne.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 30 September 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, [e-mail].

Transport Coordinator • Bay of Plenty, North Island, NZ