Intern Pharmacist - Waitematā District

• Intern Pharmacist: Waitematā (North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals), 12 months Fixed Term, Full time Role
• December 2026/January 2027 start dates to be confirmed

• Our team focus is on the safe and effective use of medicines, providing a patient-orientated clinical pharmacy service and utilising innovation and technology including e-Prescribing and automated medication distribution systems.
• As an intern you will receive a well-rounded introduction to Hospital Pharmacy Services in Aotearoa, working alongside a supportive and enthusiastic team.

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

The Pharmacy Departments are based at North Shore and Waitākere Hospitals. Dedicated to the delivery of public health care, Health New Zealand Waitematā is committed to provide “best care for everyone” from patients and whanau to the community and iwi and the healthcare teams we work alongside. 

We encourage research and new ideas and are committed to continuing professional development. Our pharmacists regularly present at conferences and our team is well respected throughout the pharmacy community due to our contributions to patient care through practice-based research.

Our Intern pharmacists receive comprehensive training in the following areas:

• Clinical pharmacy services – medical, surgical, geriatrics, mental health, paediatrics
• Dispensing in a hospital pharmacy environment
• Dispensing in a community pharmacy (North Shore Hospital and Waitākere Hospital Outpatient Pharmacies)

Click here to view the position description.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitākere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

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

About you

We welcome applications from both Auckland and Otago Schools of Pharmacy. If you are successful in being selected as one of our interns, you will be joining a dynamic and supportive team working in diverse roles with a range of experience and backgrounds.

Please ensure you also complete your Health New Zealand Hospital Pharmacy Internship preferencing as part of the application process – this will be distributed to your University email addresses in April 2026.

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 30th April 2026 If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@tewhatuora.govt.nz.

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

Job reference: WDHB21149