Supply Chain Coordinator
Supply Chain Coordinator
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital is the largest hospital within Southern Cross Healthcare’s national network and is easily accessed within central Christchurch. The hospital offers a wide range of elective surgical services including Orthopaedic, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Oral and Facial Maxillary, Urology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic & Reconstructive, Bariatric, General, and Endoscopic surgery.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Join us as a Supply Chain Coordinator and help keep our hospital inventory running smoothly. This full-time role that plays a vital part in supporting smooth hospital operations.
You’ll handle functions including procurement, inwards goods, pick & pack, inventory management, master data management and health & safety compliance. Working closely with the Supply Chain Manager, internal stakeholders, and suppliers, you’ll make sure everything flows efficiently and safely.
You’ll also assist with inventory enquiries, stock counts, and process improvements, while maintaining clean, compliant storage areas. If you’re proactive and enjoy both independent and team work, we’d love to hear from you.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Minimum 2 –3 Years experience within a supply chain/inventory management focused role
- Proficient in using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking and reporting
- Comfortable with physical work, including lifting, moving, and organising stock in a hospital environment
- Reliable, flexible, and highly adaptable - someone who thrives in a fast-paced, agile environment and stays calm under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate master data and follow SOPs
- A proactive, solutions-focused thinker with a “can do” attitude who isn’t afraid to challenge appropriately, can receive and deliver direct communication, and make informed decisions when empowered.
- Effective communicator with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with suppliers.
- A collaborative team player with a great sense of humour, a positive presence, and the ability to lift team morale.
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- 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 Rainbow 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.
We’re proud to bring together over 4,000 skilled professionals—including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians—working alongside more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health experts. Together, we’re one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest and most trusted healthcare providers.
Driven by a strong ‘for purpose’ ethos, we think beyond financial quarters—planning for generations to come.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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 careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
Please note: Southern Cross Healthcare (SCHL) will be taking a festive break, with our offices/hospitals closed from 20 December 2025 and reopening on 12 January 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed in December and interviews will commence after 12 January 2026. We truly appreciate your patience and look forward to reconnecting in the New Year.
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