Central Otago Health Services Limited is recruiting for a Purchasing Officer to join our Finance Team based at Dunstan Hospital.
In this role, you will be responsible for the purchasing and procurement of supplies for the hospital in a timely manner. The role includes support for asset purchases and equipment maintenance.
We require someone who can work 0.8 FTE on a permanent basis, with flexibility of hours.
This role will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to work as an integral part of a wider finance team but also autonomously. You will need to be adept at using your initiative to ensure tasks are brought to conclusion.
Key requirements:
- Accounts experience and exposure to Xero accounting would be desirable
- Understand purchasing/procurement process
- Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across organisational hierarchy
- Attention to detail with good communication skills (verbal & written)
- Flexible multi-tasker with effective organisational skills
- Positive can-do attitude & strong customer focused approach
Key Responsibilities:
- Effective management of the purchasing process
- Providing purchasing support for quotes to leaders within the organisation
- Complete, accurate and timely reports and financial information
- Supporting the team to deliver excellent customer service and advice
We take pride in supporting our staff to grow and provide a supportive environment to promote excellence.
As we are not an Accredited Employer, you must have the current legal right to work in NZ to apply for this position.
For a Job Description and Application Form, please email us.
Please apply by email with an application form, covering letter and CV (including 2 referees) to the HR Administrator.
Applications will close at 9am on Monday 24 November 2025
