Inventory Controller - Theatre

• Full-time, permanent position
• Work from location based in Whangarei

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders.

We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations — from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible, and innovative care.

About the Roles

Reporting to the Team Leader - Theatre Inventory, the Inventory Controller plays a vital role in managing clinical stock across designated areas such as wards, theatres, and other district departments. This includes accurate counting, replenishment, and rotation of stock, as well as maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless supply chain operations.

You'll be the single point of contact for inventory activities within your scope, ensuring stock levels are maintained, issues are resolved promptly, and improvements are continuously identified and implemented.  

The second role is reporting to the distribution team leader, based in our offsite central store. This role is focusing on maintaining stock levels in our Central store. This includes accurate counting, replenishment, and rotation of stock, as well as maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless supply chain operations.   

About the Team/Service

The PSC&HTM (Procurement, Supply Chain and Health Technology Management) team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora are a national function with a vast and complex scope. They play a critical role in ensuring the availability, safety, and efficiency of clinical and non-clinical goods and services across the health system. 

About you

You're detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You bring a strong understanding of inventory control and supply chain processes, ideally within a healthcare setting. You're confident using inventory systems (preferably Oracle), and you communicate clearly and empathetically with both clinical and non-clinical staff.

You will bring:

• Previous experience in inventory control
• Basic understanding of electronic product processing (e.g. barcode scanning)
• Computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office and Oracle systems
• Willingness to learn about sterile stock handling, health-related products, and dangerous goods
• Desired: 2–3 years formal training in supply chain or warehousing, and 5+ years' experience in supply chain (health sector experience preferred)

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.   

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 a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 11:59PM Sunday 1st November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Cherushka Pillay on cherushka.pillay@tewhatuora.govt.nz