Operational Coordinator - Surgical Services

• Based at Tauranga Hospital,
• Full time, Secondment opportunity – June 2027

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

An opportunity exists to join the Planned Care Services team at Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty as the Surgical Operational Coordinator. This full time, six month role supports both Tauranga and Whakatane Hospital and external stakeholders. This is open to Health NZ employees as a secondment opportunity.

This senior leadership position provides administrative strategic planning and oversight to perioperative services that ensures optimisation of theatre, procedure room and outpatient resources. You will support communication and coordination between multiple teams.

You will also be responsible for the management of the Administration Coordinators for Surgical and Anaesthesia services to ensure that service delivery is of a high standard, efficient and effective. This position reports to and provides support for the Planned Care Services Manager.

This is a full and varied role, and you will require excellent communication and coordination skills as well as a commitment to professional excellence.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Planned Care Services plays an important role in coordinating and delivering planned surgical care across Tauranga and Whakatāne Hospitals. Working closely with clinical teams, administration staff and external stakeholders, the service focuses on effective planning, coordination and the efficient use of resources to support high quality patient care.

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About you

To be suitable for this role it is important you have the following skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, including well developed interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary medical terminology
• Proficient with patient management software, spreadsheets and databases
• Organised, high quality and strong attention to detail
• Motivated, self-driven and solutions focused attitude

Alongside having the opportunity to contribute positively to the provision of planned care services for the growing Bay of Plenty population (260,000), you will be committed to a whole of system approach and be supportive of our people and their whānau.

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 5th November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Careers, BP-Careers@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

Job Details

Closing Date: 05/Nov/26, 11:59:00 PM