Theatre Coordinator
Theatre Coordinator
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital (SCCLH) 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.
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Theatre Coordinator to join our team, supporting the effective delivery of elective and acute surgical services within a busy operating theatre environment.
In this role, you will work closely with the Theatre Services Manager to coordinate theatre schedules, manage surgical bookings, and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of theatre operations. You will play a key part in balancing clinical priorities, resource allocation, and patient flow, while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence and patient outcomes.
You’ll provide leadership and guidance to theatre teams, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing culture. This position also has a strong operational focus, including rostering, instrumentation planning, and liaising with internal stakeholders and visiting specialists to ensure efficient and seamless service delivery.
This is a full-time permanent position based in our Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Registered Nurse (or relevant health professional) with a current practising certificate
- Minimum 5+ years’ operating theatre experience
- Proven ability to coordinate theatre lists, surgical bookings, and workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience guiding teams and supporting service delivery
- Strong background in orthopaedics is highly desirable
- Previous coordination or leadership experience within a theatre setting is highly desirable
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- 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.
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.
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