Clinical Pharmacist

• Clinical Pharmacist । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, forward‑thinking pharmacy team where your clinical knowledge will have a direct and meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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 Clinical Pharmacist, you will provide high - quality pharmaceutical care to patients across Hawke’s Bay Hospital, contributing to safe, effective and efficient use of medicines. You will participate in ward - based clinical pharmacy services, undertake medicines reconciliation, attend ward rounds, provide clinical advice to nursing and medical staff, and support medication counselling for patients and whānau.

You will also participate in dispensing and operational services, contribute to medication safety initiatives, monitor drug usage, support the implementation of the Hospital Medicines List (HML), and assist in audit, quality improvement and service development projects. This role includes opportunities for teaching, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to an on - call roster.

If you enjoy varied clinical work, value interdisciplinary collaboration and are passionate about medication safety and optimisation, this role is an excellent fit.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Hospital Pharmacy team at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier Memorial Hospital includes clinical pharmacists, technicians, assistants and operational specialists working closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams. We are committed to delivering a safe, responsive and high‑performing pharmacy service that supports excellent patient care across the hospital.

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About you

You’re a motivated and clinically capable pharmacist with strong communication and teamwork skills. You will have:

• A recognised Pharmacy qualification and registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
• A current Annual Practising Certificate.
• Strong understanding of pharmacology, therapeutics and medication safety.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with clinical teams.
• A positive, solution‑focused attitude and commitment to high‑quality patient care.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to equitable health outcomes.

Desired:

• Hospital pharmacy experience.
• Postgraduate pharmacy qualifications.
• Experience in mentoring, teaching or supporting junior pharmacists.
• Familiarity with ePharmacy and hospital medicines systems.

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 15th June 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Oran Milman । Oran.Milman@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.