Pharmacist - Rotational
- Waikato Hospital, Pharmacy Services
- Permanent, full time 40 hours per week
- Competitive salary + kiwisaver
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 our clinical pharmacy team in a rotational role designed to support pharmacists at all stages of their career—from new graduates or those without hospital experience to advanced rotational practitioners. This position offers hands-on exposure across a variety of services within a tertiary facility renowned for high-quality care in specialties such as medical, surgical, mental health, cardiology, renal, critical care, paediatrics, and more. You'll rotate through all areas of our pharmacy service, including clinical and ward work, the haematology, oncology, and compounding teams, as well as the quality and safe use of medicines team, and both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, providing a comprehensive learning environment. This role includes occasional weekend shifts compensated at overtime rates, plus opportunities to participate in the on-call roster as needed.
Whether you are an experienced pharmacist or just starting your career, we offer ongoing training and mentorship to support your professional growth, with access to various opportunities—including funding for further studies, courses, and conferences, as well as full funding for APC and professional membership fees. In addition, we offer competitive remuneration with automatic annual increases, and you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave after just 5 years of service at Te Whatu Ora sites, plus additional long service leave, ensuring a rewarding balance between your career and personal life.
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About the Service
The Te Whatu Ora Waikato Pharmacy Service provides essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region. Our team is vital to the effective operation of healthcare, upholding the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With an outpatient pharmacy, a robust clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart.
About you
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
Essential
- Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
- A current annual practising certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.
- New graduates and community pharmacists welcome to apply!
Desirable
- 3+ years of experience as a pharmacist.
- Hospital level experience.
- Post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.
- Current New Zealand driver’s license.
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 18 June 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.
