Pharmacist - Quality and Safety Use of Medicine

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent Full time
• Use your clinical knowledge and build your experience in a variety of medicine safety related activities. Working alongside colleagues in a tertiary hospital pharmacy, this role offers a range of opportunities for supporting safe medicine use and personal professional growth.

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

Join the Quality and Safe Use of Medicines Team to work in a diverse role that influences safe and effective medicine use. Whether you are in a similar role now or are looking to further develop your knowledge and skills, we welcome your application.

You will be involved with a variety of work undertaken by the Quality and Safe Use of Medicines (QSUM) Team, supporting medicine management across the organisation. From reviewing guidelines to answering medicine information queries to involvement with infusion pump medication safety software and prescriber orientation, this role contributes to organisational-wide medicine management and safety. As part of the QSUM Team, there may also be an opportunity to be involved with clinical trials and infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship. 

This is a full time permanent position. Pharmacists are also usually rostered to work the occasional Saturday and can undertake on call duties if trained and required. 

Key responsibilities:

• Writing and reviewing medicine guidelines
• Supporting medicines safety initiatives, including liaising with other teams in pharmacy
• Answering medicine information queries
• Pharmacy roles with infusion pump medication safety software
• Providing pharmacy orientation to prescribers

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About the Service

Pharmacy Services at Health New Zealand Waikato provides services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals across the Waikato, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region. The pharmacy service is divided into five teams: Clinical Services, Dispensary and Supply, Oncology, Haematology and Compounding (OHC) service, Quality and Safe Use of Medicines (QSUM) and our onsite Community Pharmacy service (Pharmacy on Meade).

About Hamilton

Waikato Hospital is a major regional hospital in Hamilton and is a leading tertiary teaching hospital located in Hamilton, New Zealand, serving as the regional hub for the Midland area, which includes the Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, and Taranaki districts. With around 722 inpatient beds, 22 operating theatres, and a dedicated outpatient clinic and procedure centre, Waikato Hospital provides comprehensive hospital services, including radiology, laboratory, and pharmacy. As a major teaching hospital with affiliations to the University of Auckland, University of Waikato, and Wintec, it offers a dynamic learning environment and access to research opportunities. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities located on the Waiora Waikato Hospital Campus, with both road and air ambulance support.

Hamilton, where Waikato Hospital is situated, is a vibrant city nestled alongside the scenic Waikato River, offering a perfect mix of nature and culture. Explore the stunning Hamilton Gardens, home to themed gardens from Italy to Asia, or visit the Waikato Museum to delve into the region's rich history. The city also boasts the Hamilton Zoo, where you can walk through an aviary filled with native birds. Hamilton is a lively hub, with a variety of cafes, restaurants, and bars, along with events like rugby, cricket, and the famous National Agricultural Fieldays and Balloons over Waikato festival. With its vibrant atmosphere and proximity to outdoor adventures, Hamilton is an ideal place to live and work.

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About you

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

• Registration with Pharmacy Council of NZ, with a current Pharmacist Annual Practising Certificate (or able to register once period of supervision undertaken, as required by PCNZ);
• Clinical/ward hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Previous medicine information training or experience with medicines safety initiatives desirable.
• Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy advantageous.
• Good communication and organisational skills

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 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 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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