Pharmacist

Permanent, part time role working 16 hours per week - Location is flexible across Te Tai Tokerau, however travel will be required.Drive transformative healthcare leadership for the pharmacy profession by shaping clinical excellence and delivering safe, compassionate care in Te Tai TokerauLead collaborative, system-wide initiatives to ensure equitable access, sustainable workforce development, and continuous improvement across hospital and community servicesHealth 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 RoleAs the Professional Lead Pharmacy, you will provide strong, visible, and strategic leadership across Health New Zealand - Te Tai Tokerau, championing clinical excellence and supporting a thriving, highperforming pharmacy workforce.

Working in partnership with operational leaders, you will guide the delivery of safe, compassionate, and highquality patient care that reflects Health NZs goals and system-wide priorities. Your role will be central in shaping cohesive, integrated pharmacy services by fostering collaboration across professions, supporting consistent standards of practice, and ensuring equitable access to care for communities across Te Tai Tokerau.You will play a key role in strengthening clinical governance, workforce capability, and the sustainability of pharmacy services.

As a senior clinical leader, you will influence system governance, contribute to policy development, and take on additional strategic responsibilities as required to support service performance and continuous improvement across the region.Click here to view to position description.For more information on living and working in Northland, click hereAbout youTo be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 7 years experience as a Pharmacist, with proven ability to provide professional advice to team members in relation to clinical skills and practice.Relevant allied health tertiary qualification, with current NZ annual practising certificateRelevant postgraduate qualificationsCurrent NZ drivers licenceKnowledge of current standards of practice and experience relating to clinical service provisions.Previous experience in project management quality improvement initiatives, change management, including drafting business casesProven knowledge and understanding of the hospital, the local community and issuesWorking at Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22nd March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at NL-jobs@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.