Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Blood and Cancer, Auckland Hospital

• Northern Region Cancer Centre
• Oncology and Haematology Specialist
• Full-time permanent position
• Salary $119,995 to $127,720

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 natural leader who thrives on sharing knowledge and placing patients firmly at the centre of care, you’ll find your place with us. Step into a pivotal leadership role within New Zealand’s leading Oncology and Haematology service, working alongside expert clinicians, specialist nurses, and a passionate research team. You’ll guide and inspire a team of clinical pharmacists while delivering advanced pharmacy expertise to some of our most complex patients and contributing to cutting-edge clinical trials.

As the Advanced Clinical Pharmacist for our Cancer and Blood team, you’ll also shape the future of the service. You’ll coach and mentor clinical pharmacists, support academic teaching through the University of Auckland, and actively contribute to the strategic direction of the broader Cancer and Blood service.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

For further information about this role please contact Jessica Chapman, Associate Clinical Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Services on jessica.chapman@adhb.govt.nz or 021 229 5729

About the Service

This is an environment where innovation, professional growth, and clinical excellence go hand-in-hand. You’ll enjoy variety across your day – from clinically screening chemotherapy prescriptions to ensuring the safe, appropriate and cost-effective delivery of cancer therapies. You’ll play a key role in developing protocols, prescriptions and guidelines, and will contribute to the education and training of pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team to support best-practice prescribing.

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About you

We’re looking for an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist who leads by example, champions Te Toka Tumai values, and is committed to continuous improvement for themselves and their team. You’ll bring a postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy, at least five years of clinical practice, and strong experience in oncology and/or haematology. You’ll also hold (or be eligible for) registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a current APC.

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Driven energy and initiative
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Pro-active and can-do approach with the ability to be flexible and work autonomously as well as in a team
• Lead and motivate others, give and receive feedback well, and have challenging conversations even when the issues are complex
• Have a passion for clinical pharmacy that inspires others with a commitment to develop those around you

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 18 December 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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