Pharmacy Technician-Community Pharmacy Services

• Waikato Hospital- Pharmacy on Meade
• Fixed Term- 12 months- Monday to Friday with rostered Saturdays
• Pharmacy on Meade, right in the heart of Waikato Hospital, offers varied and meaningful work with minimal blister packing. Gain valuable insight into hospital services.
• Join our friendly, supportive and professional ream, with great hours, competitive pay and excellent learning opportunities.

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 NZ-qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our dedicated community pharmacy team, Pharmacy on Meade, located right within the vibrant hub of the Waikato Hospital Campus.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a patient-focused team that consistently goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional care to both patients and hospital employees across the hospital.

You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly team of pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy assistant at Pharmacy on Meade. Our dispensary is clinically focused due to the complexity and variety of prescriptions we handle, most of which originate from hospital wards and outpatient clinics. These often include specialised medicines, compassionate supply prescriptions, and NPPA prescriptions.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated technician who enjoys variety, is a confident problem-solver, and has a positive, can-do attitude. You’ll be expected to contribute across all dispensary services and interact regularly with the wider multidisciplinary hospital team—including doctors, nurses, and clinical specialists—making this a truly engaging and collaborative role.

Blister packing is minimal, allowing you to focus more on clinical and technical tasks that are both rewarding and intellectually stimulating.

Community pharmacy experience is essential as the dispensary team is also involved in the retail side of the business.

 Key responsibilities:

• Dispensary based services
• Excellent customer service
• Involvement in provision of compassionate supply medicines
• A link between discharged patients and hospital teams.
• Ordering usual dispensary medications from regular suppliers and also specialised medications from specific suppliers in conjunction with other dispensary staff.
• Claiming dispensary batch in conjunction with other dispensary staff.

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

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About the Team/Service

Pharmacy Services is committed to strive for excellence in the provision of customer focused pharmaceutical care and to promote the optimal, safe, rational and cost effective use of medicines. Pharmacy on Meade provides high quality community pharmacy services and care to our patients, visitors and hospital employees.

At the heart of our team is a deep commitment to compassion, professionalism and excellence. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality, personalised clinical experience that puts our customers and their families first.

We are passionate about continuous learning and professional development. Every opportunity to expand our knowledge and refine our skills is embraced- because better expertise means better care.

Collaboration is fundamental to our approach. We work closely with the wider hospital pharmacy team, including the inpatient dispensary, ward pharmacists, and in-patient pharmacy technicians. Our team also maintains strong communication and partnerships with specialist consultants, nurses, and outpatient clinics. This multidisciplinary teamwork enables us to provide a seamless and responsive service

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.

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

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

• Qualified Pharmacy technician (NZ certificate in Pharmacy Technician 5)
• Ability to follow approved processes
• Ability to work with and adapt to a variety of computerised systems
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Community pharmacy experience
• Excellent presentation and written and oral communication skills
• Understanding and knowledge or experience of health services
• Knowledge and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

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 29 September 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.