Pharmacy Assistant

6 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Pharmacy Assistant at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch
  • 2 x Part Time Positions - Hours negotiable, Permanent
  • Location - Christchurch Hospital (involves rotations across our Hillmorton and Burwood Hospital site)
  • Salary - Starting from $65,842 - $79,039. Based off the PSA Allied, Public Health and Technical collective agreement
  • Application - Please state in your cover letter what your preferred hours of work are

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

We're looking for motivated individuals to join our Pharmacy Distribution team. These are exciting and varied opportunities to work within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury Community.

Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants, and administrative staff. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

The role is varied, encompassing rotations throughout clinical areas across Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in Christchurch: Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital, and Hillmorton Hospital.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacy Assistants. This position has plenty of challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff, and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.

Key tasks include:

  • Providing pharmacy stock requirements to all areas within the organisation
  • Preparing orders using bar code scanning, stock selection, checking, and packing
  • Delivery of orders across hospital sites
  • Responsibility for maintaining stock levels in a designated clinical area
  • Answering enquiries from wards and other pharmacy staff

If you have fresh ideas or valuable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are looking for a team player who has attention to detail, is reliable, and wants to be part of a bright and bustling team environment.

  • Basic computer literacy
  • A good level of physical fitness
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Great teamwork
  • Competency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora employee benefits
  • Close to public transport

When you work at Health New Zealand, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your career journey. We offer great professional development and learning opportunities for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have access to amazing kaimahi/staff discounts from select retailers, restaurants, and businesses.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community, or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role, please click - apply now. - All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Position Reference: PC3447571

To be eligible for this role you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. If you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, your application will be declined.

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Employer: Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury

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