Pharmacy Technician at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury -
Based at Christchurch Health CampusFixed term full time and casual positions available
- please indicate your preference in your cover letter Shifts are Monday
- Friday 0800
- 1630 with some Saturdays Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Orais firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicatedto serving all New Zealanders.
- rebuilding a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability,whānau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleNgā Ratonga Kēmihi.
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- anaHealth New Zealand Waitaha's Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focusedOur 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.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacy Technicians.
This position has plenty of variety and challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management.The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.We are looking for enthusiastic technicians 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.These are exciting and varied opportunities working within an experienced team of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.
There will also be the opportunity toparticipate in our weekend roster (Saturday morning).About YouIn this role, you will be responsible for:Dispensing inpatient and outpatient medication including clinical trials, compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy and sterile productsRepackingCompounding sterile and non-sterile productsAssisting with the provision of clinical pharmacy services to wards including medication history taking and patient educationSupport in training of student technicians, intern and student pharmacists.
Your skills will include:Excellent communication, attention to detail and time management skillsA client-focused approach to work and a commitment to providing high-quality serviceAdaptable to changing team environmentsHospital pharmacy experience is advantageous but not essentialCompetency with te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reoMāori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of yourlearning and growth A Pharmacy Technician- s Certificate (level 5), or be upgrading to the former from an equivalent overseas qualification, is essential.Workingfor Health New ZealandHealthNew Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is
- the weaving of wellnesses.
We're dedicated toensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.
TheEquity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the healthsystem think about equity when they do their work.It also promotes thecultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart ofeverything we do.
Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers andhonouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.Howto ApplyToview the position description and/or apply for the role please click
- applynow.
- All applications must be submitted through our onlinecareers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 1st September, 2025.
If you have any questions aboutthe role, please contact Alex Jay at Alexandra.jay@tewhatuora.govt.nzPlease note, we will be reviewing applications asreceived and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing dateof this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early