Clinical Specialist

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at

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About Orthopaedics

Fuelled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we're developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalised treatments.

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Orthopaedic surgeries? Ready to join a team that's reimagining how we heal? Our Orthopaedics Teams help keep more than 6 million people moving each year while delivering clinical and economic value to surgeons and healthcare systems. Our teams build solutions for joint reconstruction; trauma and craniomaxillofacial; sports, extremities, and elective foot and ankle; spine; and robotics and digital surgery.

Visit us at to see how your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness.

The Opportunity

We currently have a permanent full-time opportunity for an experienced Clinical Specialist to join our Joints Team in Auckland. This predominantly field-based role, you will work closely with the Field Sales Manager, responsible for providing clinical support to Orthopaedic Surgeons in the operating theatre during Hip and Knee surgeries. As the subject matter expert across our Hip and Knee products, you will also be required to provide in-service training to nursing staff, as well as acting as the first point of contact to troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a health-related field (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Science, Chiropractic etc.)
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Clinical Specialist supporting Orthopaedic surgeries preferably Hips and Knees
• Strong communication, presentation and customer service skills
• Self-starter who is results driven and solutions focused
• Autonomous and able to work as part of a team, and is organised with good time management skills

Why Choose Us

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous training and support
• Award-winning leadership development programs
• Inclusive, flexible, and accessible working arrangements
• Equal opportunity employer supporting diversity and inclusion

Our Benefits

• Up to 18 weeks of parental leave to support new parents
• 4 days of volunteer leave to give back to the community
• Option to purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave for extra time off
• Enjoy a dedicated Wellbeing Day to prioritise self-care
• Global Wellness Reimbursement of NZ$840 per year for healthy eating, exercise, or mindfulness activities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
• Enhanced leave provisions for compassionate (caregiver) leave, providing up to 30 days of additional support
• Life insurance coverage for added peace of mind

And much more...

Great Place to Work Certified – 2024

Great Place to Work Certification recognises employers who create outstanding employee experience. The certification process is recognised worldwide as the global benchmark for identifying outstanding workplaces.

Johnson & Johnson – Australia and New Zealand were certified as a Great Place to Work in ANZ in its first year of participation.

This position requires regular travel to hospitals in Auckland to support cases. All applicants must have rights to work in New Zealand, a reliable car and a valid Driver Licence.