Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Pharmacy Services, Waitematā

We have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated and enthusiastic NZ qualified pharmacy technician (level 5) to join our dispensary and medicine distribution team at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals, with a focus on assisting with the expanding Local Delivery of Oncology (LDO) Service.

We provide a patient-focussed and technologically innovative pharmacy service and are expanding our team to accommodate the uplift in oncology treatment services.

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. Driven by the manaakitanga of all patients, whānau and communities we serve, the Northern Region Cancer & Blood Service aims to establish sustainable cancer care capacity, elevate patient and whānau voice and experience, and achieve equitable cancer outcomes.

About the role

We’re thrilled to offer a Pharmacy Technician opportunity within the Waitematā Inpatient Pharmacies as part of our Northern Region Cancer & Blood Service - Te Pūriri o Te Ora, delivering high-quality care to patients across Northland and Auckland Metro. Click here to view the position description.

In the past year, the New Zealand Government has increased funding in the medicines budget by over $600 million over four years, for publicly funded provision of 33 new cancer and 33 new non-cancer medicines. It is estimated that 92,240 patients across the country will access these medicines in the first year.

This was accompanied by new funding for Health NZ to ensure the increased capacity to deliver these medicines is in place and care can be distributed into communities and rural settings. This is a brilliant opportunity to provide care closer to where people live.

Health NZ is undergoing an unprecedented period of development in cancer care. To make this work, we need a skilled, progressive, and passionate pharmacy technician to step into a newly created role.

As a Pharmacy Technician you’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative, pharmacy team, working together with the multidisciplinary medical oncology team, delivering patient-focused care, contributing to service development, and quality improvement. In playing a key role in expanding cancer and blood services, you’ll bring your technical expertise, a commitment to continuous learning, and a passion for equitable, evidence-based cancer care.

You will also be undertaking operational tasks, including but not limited to inpatient dispensing, compounding, and refilling of Pyxis MedStations. Your focus will be on processing of biologic and cytotoxic infusions to support the expansion of the LDO service.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 40 hours per week spread over a Monday - Friday roster with occasional rostered Saturdays or Sundays and public holiday involvement at our North Shore Hospital site.

You will demonstrate the values of the Te Whatu Ora Waitematā Pharmacy team. We are the country’s leading hospital for innovation and the first to introduce electronic medication management systems. These include electronic Prescribing and Administration, Pyxis MedStations, eVitals and eNotes. Our promise to our patients is “Best Care for Everyone”, and our shared values include “everyone matters”, “with compassion”, “connected” and “better, best, brilliant”.

Nau mai, haere mai – unlock a career opportunity to make a meaningful and transformative impact for whānau living with cancer across the Northern Region. Learn more about the new cancer medicines implementation

About the Team/Service/Location

We are a large team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, with over 100 staff across several sites, who work together to provide a patient-centred and technologically-advanced pharmacy service. This position offers a great opportunity to work primarily supporting the local delivery of oncology with our dispensary teams.

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

About Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Kia ora from our team!

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our northern regional cancer and blood services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai Auckland. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities.

Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the biggest cancer and blood service within Aotearoa, providing care to approximately 40% of the country. If research is your passion, Te Pūriri o Te Ora is home to the largest oncology research unit in Aotearoa NZ and our strong partnership with Te Aka Mātauranga Matepukupuku (Centre for Cancer Research) drives cancer research and education ensuring academic insights and evidence-based practices in our evolving clinical landscape.

The values that underpin the way we care and work with patients, whānau and kaimahi across Te Pūriri o Te Ora are Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Kotahitanga, Āhurutanga, Mana Motuhake and Wairuatanga.

Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all whānau including our Māori, Pacific, Tāngata Whaikaha (disabled) and rainbow communities.

For more information about the story of Te Pūriri o Te Ora click here

About You

As a Pharmacy Technician supporting this service, you will have:

• National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) issued by the NZ Qualifications Authority – level 5
• Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential as we can provide training to the right person.
• Attributes including being resourceful, organised, and a friendly team player
• A positive attitude, keen and motivated for training and further learning

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive, so that we are better positioned to serve our community.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller (Recruitment Consultant) 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.