Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator

• Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator । Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• 2 x Permanent, Full-Time । 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)
• Support safer, wiser prescribing and improve medicines management across primary care in Te Matau a Māui.

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 Facilitator, you will work within primary care settings to provide expert medicines management support, education and clinical guidance to practitioners and patients. Your role combines clinical pharmacy, relationship building and quality improvement to support safer, more effective use of medicines across the region.

You’ll deliver independent medicines reviews, provide unbiased clinical advice, interpret prescribing and laboratory data, and work with general practices to support prescribing improvement and implementation of best‑practice guidelines. You’ll also contribute to continuous quality improvement projects, support education sessions, develop targeted resources, and strengthen collaborative care between primary and secondary services.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys data‑informed improvement work, and values meaningful relationships with clinicians, practices and whānau.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

You’ll be part of the Clinical Pharmacist Facilitator Team, working closely with general practices, community pharmacy, Māori and Pacific providers, the Health Hawke’s Bay PHO team, and Te Whatu Ora’s pharmacy and specialist services. The role is primarily community‑based within primary care clinics, with strong support from the wider multidisciplinary network.

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About you

You’re a confident, collaborative clinical pharmacist with strong relationship‑building and communication skills. You will have:

• Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a valid APC (no restrictions).
• A relevant postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification or working toward one or equivalent clinical experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge and experience in:
• Medicines therapy assessments
• Medicines information provision
• Quality use of medicines
• Continuous quality improvement
• Ability to interpret and work with clinical, prescribing and laboratory data.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills with prescribers, primary care teams and patients.
• Ability to work autonomously and innovatively within evolving service priorities.
• Full NZ driver’s licence.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equity‑focused practice.

Desired:

• Membership with PSNZ, NZHPA or CAPA.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of primary care systems (e.g., Medtech, MyPractice, Indici).
• Knowledge of local health needs and national medicines strategies.
• Analytical and data‑insight capability.

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 August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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.