Pharmacy Assistant, Procurement and Supply

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, Full time
• Play a key role in provision of medicine supply services throughout Waikato hospital.

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

Day to day you will be undertaking inventory management, unpacking and receiving of stock, picking, packing and delivery of medicines and a range of other general procurement tasks. Light to medium lifting of boxes and some pushing of trolleys and parcel cages is required.

This is a 40 hours per week permanent position where you will work Monday to Friday, usually between the hours of 0800 – 1700. [Please note these hours are subject to change] 

Key responsibilities: 

• Inventory management of medicines, including ordering, unpacking, receipting and putting away medicines
• Delivery of medicines to clinical areas
• General administration duties and support of pharmacy services, including our on-site community pharmacy

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the Allied, Public Health & Technical Workers agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support.

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About the Service

Providing pharmacy services to Waikato hospital, rural hospitals and tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region, the Pharmacy Service is key to the effective operation of the district health service. From pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety and clinical services to provision of an outpatient pharmacy, a comprehensive clinical trials service and operation of a compounding suite, the pharmacy does it all. Pharmacy services that are consistently of a high standard are important to our team.

About you

The experience and professional requirements needed in the role are:

• Previous recent NZ hospital pharmacy experience

• NCEA level 2 (pass in English and Maths) or equivalent
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of programmes
• Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Fit and strong

Why us?

Located in the heart of the mighty Waikato, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waikato operates over a number of sites, Hamilton City our main campus and smaller community-based hospitals across our region. Hamilton City has easy access to beaches and mountains, so if your interests range from a host of water sports, mountain biking to vineyard lunches, the area has something for you right on your doorstep.  

• As part of our Health NZ, Waikato family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities alongside our Health NZ, Waikato benefits and staff discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

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 8 March 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.