Pharmacist

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Full time NZ$104,000 - NZ$156,000 per year
  • Full time permanent, fixed term and casual opportunities available- please indicate your preference in your cover letter
  • Utilise your skill and experience and grow your clinical skill within a passionate team of pharmacy professionals
  • Based at Christchurch Health Campus

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

About the Role

Ngā Ratonga Kēmihi. Te'manawanui'he'kaupapa;'he'rongoā'e'arotahi'ana

Our Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focused

We are looking for Qualified Pharmacists to join our team, permanent, fixed term and casual opportunities are available. These are exciting and varied opportunities working within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and well being 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.

Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstep.

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

These roles are varied, encompassing rotations throughout clinical areas across the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in Christchurch: Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital. As a tertiary health care provider there are many opportunities for exposure to specialist areas of work such as chemotherapy supply, oncology, paediatrics and mental health.

Health New Zealand, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacists to help you reach your potential. These positions have 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.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Provision of a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries
  • Involvement in interdisciplinary education
  • Supervision, training and support of technicians, interns and students
  • Participation in the on-call service
  • Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists, with a good work ethic, who enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.

To be successful in this role, your skills will include:

  • Well-developed communication and time-management skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
  • A flexible and motivated approach to your work
  • You must be a qualified and NZ registered pharmacist
  • Hospital experience is preferable

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 diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply for the role please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 11th November 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay

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