Quality Coordinator

Based at Tauranga Hospital Permanent, part-time positions Subsidised onsite hospital gym + Wellbeing programme + Discounted goods

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

We are seeking applications for two permanent Quality Coordinator positions. Please include in your cover letter how many hours you would like to be considered for.

These positions will work within the Health Quality Safety Service. The core work is to effectively and compassionately communicate and work with staff, consumers and whanau to manage, coordinate and support core HQSS activities such as incident investigation and complaint resolution. These positions require great relationship building skills, a good command of the English language, a solution focused mindset and patience.

You would be well supported by the wonderful team. Even though knowledge of adverse event management and Datix is essential this is also an excellent opportunity for someone to deepen their expertise in the Quality field.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of highly experienced clinical and non-clinical staff provide support for the organisation in all matters relating to quality and risk. This includes, but is not limited to conflict resolutions, clinical reviews in adverse events, risk mitigation strategies and clinical governance.

Be part of a welcoming and connected team culture where collaboration, support, and camaraderie are highly valued.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will be enthusiastic and have a professional approach in all that you do, and enjoy working in a varying, dynamic environment.

You will have:

Experience in health care related field Proven expertise in quality, risk, and safety systems, including incident management, adverse event investigation, and clinical governance processes The ability to influence, negotiate, and constructively challenge the status quo in a professional, diplomatic, and solutions-focused way Well developed communication skills, including excellent report writing, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, practical guidance.

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 Maori, 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 24 June 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.