Hospital Pharmacist

• Shape your career across the stunning Bay of Plenty – from vibrant coastal Tauranga to the warm heart of Whakatāne
• Permanent - Full time position
• A great fit for those seeking stability, growth, and year-round impact

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We have a permanent Hospital Pharmacist position available within our team at Tauranga Hospital. Whether you are a current intern, an experienced pharmacist, or a specialist in Oncology, Clinical Trials, or Emergency Department practice – we want to hear from you.

This role offers flexibility in both hours and location. You can be primarily based at Tauranga or Whakatāne Hospital, with some travel between sites depending on service need and your area of interest. Your contributions will span clinical pharmacy services, medicines management, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to support excellent patient care.

We also welcome applications from pharmacist prescribers or those looking to grow into more specialised areas. Professional development and service-wide innovation are key parts of our pharmacy kaupapa.

About the Team/Service/Location

Our Pharmacy Services team is growing alongside the communities we serve. Tauranga Hospital is a major secondary hospital in a vibrant coastal city known for golden beaches, growth, and lifestyle. Whakatāne Hospital is smaller but deeply connected to its community – a place with a warm team culture and strong sense of purpose. Together, we serve a diverse population of 276,000 across Bay of Plenty – Hauora a Toi.

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About you

We seek qualified pharmacists who enjoy working in a clinical environment where collaboration with medical, nursing, and allied health teams is the norm. You are adaptable, ready to contribute across a variety of services, and excited about opportunities for continuous learning.

What you will bring:

• Registration (or eligibility) with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
• A collaborative approach to working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong clinical knowledge and willingness to grow your scope
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to participate in the weekend/on-call roster
• (Optional) Interest in Oncology, Emergency, Clinical Trials, or Prescriber scope

Working for 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 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 before 11:59pm on Tuesday 4th of November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Greening -

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