Pharmacist
About the RoleJoin our Pharmacy Service in a senior pharmacy technician role designed for experienced technicians. Whether you're looking to expand your clinical practice, develop your leadership skills, or gain experience within a large tertiary hospital environment, this role offers the chance to contribute to and support our clinical pharmacy technician service while making a meaningful difference to patient care.We are seeking an experienced Level 5 or 6 Pharmacy Technician to join our team for a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover position.
Working predominantly within clinical areas, you will be part of a supportive and collaborative team alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, and medical staff across a range of specialties.This varied role provides excellent opportunities to broaden your clinical knowledge, develop new skills, and gain valuable experience in different specialist areas.As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-focused pharmaceutical care and improving patient outcomes. Responsibilities include medicines reconciliation, assessing patients' own medicines, counselling patients, coordinating medicine procurement and supply, supporting discharge medication processes, and contributing to the education and development of pharmacy technicians.
Click here to view the position description. About the ServiceThe Te Whatu Ora Waikato Pharmacy Service provides essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region.
Our team is vital to the effective operation of healthcare, upholding the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With an outpatient pharmacy, a robust clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart.
About youSkills and experience youll need to be considered for the role:EssentialNew Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5) or equivalent qualificationMinimum of 3 years relevant pharmacy technician experience DesirableExperience working in a hospital settingClinical pharmacy experienceDemonstrated leadership experience Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 21 June 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nzWe will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.