Pharmacist - Dispensary and Supply

• Waikato Hospital

• Permanent Full time - 40 hours per week, shift between Monday - Saturday, with some flexibility of shifts between 0730 – 1730, with a shorter day if preferred on Saturday.

• The best of what a pharmacy career can offer- this role will offer you a bit of everything!

• This a great opportunity for growth and to join a strong supportive and empowering 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

We are seeking a pharmacist to join our dispensary and supply operations team. We will also consider an overseas-trained pharmacist undertaking New Zealand pharmacist APC registration processes, including an internship, if the right applicant presents.

This is a great role for a pharmacist who enjoys variety in their work, as tasks include working within our inpatient dispensary, clinical checking of inpatient medication charts, oversight of medicine supply and procurement activities and medication safety tasks. There is also potential to undertake work within our onsite community pharmacy when needed.

As a pharmacist with previous hospital experience or a pharmacist keen to expand their career into hospital pharmacy, you will work alongside a great team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants within our operations team. You will also be considered part of the larger team of pharmacy employees, which provide a range of services to Health NZ hospitals within the Waikato district and Te Manawa Taki region.

If an internship is required to transition into your role as a registered pharmacist, you will be supported by a preceptor pharmacist and will have the option of obtaining financial support through payment of training fees, with a bonded working agreement, ensuring continued employment for an agreed term. 

Our pharmacy service incorporates a range of excellent services including hospital dispensary and supply operations, a Quality and Safe Use of Medicines team, an onsite cytotoxic compounding service, clinical trials, clinical services and own onsite community pharmacy (Pharmacy on Meade).

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Dispensary pharmacist roles such as clinical checking of medication charts, final checking of medicines and medicine supply processes
• Involvement in procurement activities, providing pharmacist oversight and advice
• Mentoring, coaching and supervision of pharmacy technicians and assistants
• Key dispensary team liaison role with other pharmacists across the service

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the Allied, Public Health, Scientific and Technical Collective Agreement. Additional benefits include Kiwi Saver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support

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About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary level teaching hospital servicing over 800 beds, supplying a full range of services to one of the most diverse and geographically widespread regions in the country. The Waikato region offers a unique variety of urban, coastal and rural lifestyle options all within easy access of the hospital plus close proximity to national parks and the central mountain region for outdoor recreation.

About you

Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:

• Full registration with Pharmacy Council of NZ, with a current Pharmacist Annual Practising Certificate (or to be gained within 3 months of supervised practise).

   

• Ideally 1+ years’ experience as a pharmacist, working as a pharmacist in a community or hospital pharmacy setting, preferably in a NZ environment.
• Good communication skills.

How to Apply

To apply please click “Apply online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 12 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Monique Wilson at Monique.Wilson@TeWhatuOra.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.