Pharmacy Technician - North Shore Hospital

• Pharmacy Technician Waitematā District
• North Shore Hospital
• Permanent, full time

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic NZ qualified Pharmacy Technician (Level 5) to join our Dispensary and Medicine Distribution Team at North Shore Hospital. We provide a patient-focussed and technologically-innovative pharmacy service. 

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

As a technician working for Health New Zealand, Waitematā District, you will be supporting services across the campus, undertaking a wide variety of operational tasks, including but not limited to inpatient dispensing, compounding and refilling of Pyxis MedStations. There will also be OPAT (Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy) dispensing and some processing of biologic and cytotoxic infusions. You will help to deliver and maintain a safe and efficient medication supply service to our growing population. This is a full time permanent position, working 40 hours per week spread over a Monday-Friday roster with occasional rostered Saturdays or Sundays and public holiday involvement at our North Shore Hospital site.

You will demonstrate the values of Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Pharmacy team. We are the country’s leading hospital for innovation and the first to introduce electronic medication management systems. These include electronic Prescribing and Administration, Pyxis MedStations, eVitals and eNotes. Our promise to our patients is “Best Care for Everyone”, and our shared values include “everyone matters”, “with compassion”, “connected” and “better, best, brilliant”.

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About Us

We are a large team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians, with over 100 staff across several sites, who work together to provide a patient-focussed and technologically-innovative pharmacy service. This position offers a great opportunity to work primarily with our friendly North Shore Hospital Inpatient Dispensary team.

For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Hold the National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) issued by the NZ Qualifications Authority – Level 5
• Have hospital pharmacy experience (this is desirable but not essential, as we can provide training to the right person)
• Be resourceful, organised, friendly team player
• Have a positive attitude with a good sense of humour
• Be keen and motivated for training and further learning

Working at 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 please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 7 April 2025. If you need assistance with your online application, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

For further information about the role, please contact David Ross via David.Ross@waitematadhb.govt.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.

Job reference: WDHB19550