Raurau Ngaehe Informatics Pharmacist
- Lead innovation in digital chemotherapy management
- Make a regional impact with a cutting-edge eMM system
- Collaborate with top oncology and haematology experts
- Full time, permanent role
Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity
Raurau Ngaehe is the chemotherapy electronic medicines management (eMM) system used across the Northern Region. It is a web and tablet-based application that facilitates electronic prescribing, pharmacy, and administration of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for adult and paediatric patients, including stem cell transplant recipients.
As the Raurau Ngaehe Informatics Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Raurau Ngaehe, ensuring its smooth operation across the Northern Region. This includes coordinating with regional experts to develop and maintain chemotherapy protocols, providing guidance and training to system users, and identifying opportunities for system improvements. You will also facilitate software updates, oversee user access and permissions, and ensure business continuity by collaborating with key stakeholders.
This role is highly collaborative, requiring engagement with pharmacists, clinicians, nurses, IT teams, and governance groups. You will work closely with external stakeholders, including compounding organisations, Te Aho o Te Kahu, and PHARMAC, while also supporting clinical trials and research teams in system use. Additionally, you will contribute to data analysis for audits and reporting, conduct system testing, and play a key role in the ongoing enhancement of Raurau Ngaehe.
This role is part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Northern Regional Cancer and Blood Service. While primarily based at Te Toka Tumai, this position provides regional support and will require occasional travel within the Northern Region, as well as support for other regions when needed.
For further details, please refer to the position description here
Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
To be successful in this role you will be a registered pharmacist with a strong background in hospital pharmacy and a passion for improving cancer care. A B.Pharm or equivalent qualification, along with at least three years of hospital-based experience, is essential. You’ll need a good understanding of chemotherapy medicines and protocols, as well as strong IT skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Experience in haematology or oncology pharmacy, postgraduate clinical qualifications, or a background in health informatics would be an advantage. Familiarity with clinical information systems and change management processes would also be beneficial. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone committed to medication safety and equitable health outcomes for Māori.
For further information about this role please contact Elizabeth Shaw on eshaw@adhb.govt.nz
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced pharmacist to play a pivotal role in the ongoing development and optimisation of a regional chemotherapy prescribing system. If you are passionate about digital health solutions and their impact on cancer treatment, we’d love to hear from you!
We recognise there is more to life than mahi | work, and we encourage and provide access to all our staff several services and benefits to support themselves whilst they are employed within Te Toka Tumai Auckland.
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Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand. Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Children’s Hospital, located in central Auckland.
We are part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, the overarching organisation for New Zealand’s national health service. Te Whatu Ora leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. We are also an Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ (Please visit Immigration NZ Accredited Employer Work Visa for more information if you will be needing a Work Visa)
We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care. We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngāti Whātua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand. We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Please submit your application online, outlining your experience and motivation to apply to this role.
If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, or require information in an accessible format, please contact - Recruitment Consultant Jade Cowley at jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz to discuss how we can best support your application.
