Pharmacy Technician

**Pharmacy Department. Tauranga Hospital**
- Enjoy variety in your workplace
- Permanent position available
- Car park + Subsidised on site employee gym

**He Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the Role**

We are committed to helping staff grow in a safe and supported environment. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic person to fill a permanent position for a Pharmacy Technician at Tauranga Hospital.

This is a full time position, 40 hours per week. The position will require additional rostered weekend work.

This role will involve working within the dispensary and include close liaison with Clinical Pharmacists and Ward Staff. Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician is preferred. Experience with compounding is also preferred but not essential.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

- All aspects of dispensary duties
- Learning and working in all of our speciality services
- Stock Management
- Ward based technician duties
- Working closely with clinical pharmacists out on the wards

**He Korero mōu | About You**

**The ideal successful applicant will**:

- Will hold a minimum qualification of NZQA New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) Level 4
- Be a team player through and through, with refined communication skills
- Have the ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Demonstrate good organisational and communication skills
- Participate and comply with health and safety in the workplace
- Comply with Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty shared expectations and Manaakitanga CARE values

**Ko o tatou painga | Our Benefits**
- Be a valued member of a supportive team
- Discounts (with local businesses)
- Free flu vaccinations
- Rewarding role and opportunity to make a difference

**Mō Tātou **| **About Us**

We foster a positive and nurturing team environment and encourage individuals to develop and become the best possible Pharmacy Technician that they can be. If you are interested in being part of this dynamic and supportive team, then we would be pleased to hear from you.

Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne.

Situated in the sunny eastern coast of New Zealand's North Island, the Bay of Plenty really is just that, offering vast golden sand beaches, bush clad mountains, lush farmlands and more. Its pleasant climate means that the area has become a favourite for holiday makers, retirees and those looking for a different lifestyle outside of the main cities.

**Ngā uarātanga ō ā mātou mahi**| **Our Values**

At Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty we recruit for our Manaakitanga CARE values. Why do we do this? Because values-based teams deliver better care.

Our manaakitanga CARE values (**C**ompassion, **A**ll-one-team, **R**esponsive and **E**xcellence) support each of us to make a difference every day in the things we do and say. Therefore, it's important that when recruiting, we recruit new colleagues who live by our CARE values.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply**

Te Whatu Ora Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty are committed to improving Māori health outcomes and achieving health equity for Māori through Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations. It is essential you demonstrate an awareness of Māori indigenous rights and current issues in relation to health and health equity.