Pharmacy Technician - Trainee, Pharmacy Service
Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Pharmacy, Middlemore Hospital
Permanent | Full-time | Counties Manukau District
Remuneration: PSA Allied Health & Technical Collective Agreement Technical/non-degree qualified Core scale – Group B $72,074 to $86,719
Are you a detail-oriented and proactive Pharmacy Technician looking to work in a modern, fast-paced hospital environment? Join our high-performing team in the Inpatient Pharmacy at Middlemore Hospital, where clinical excellence meets cutting-edge technology to deliver safe and timely medication to patients. Middlemore Hospital is one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals in New Zealand. Working here as a pharmacy technician offers a variety of tasks and responsibilities - every day is different.
Located directly across from train and bus stations, Middlemore offers convenience, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact in healthcare.
About the Role
As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a digitally enabled pharmacy service that supports inpatient and outpatient care across Middlemore Hospital and satellite sites (including the Manukau Health Park).
Your work will include:
- Supporting the distribution of medications to Pyxis Automated Dispensing Cabinets on inpatient wards, ensuring safety, accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Dispensing medications to individual patients using the ePharmacy software system. Our system integrates with Pyxis and MedChart (electronic prescribing system).
- Supporting stock control, ordering, and inventory management using digital tools.
- Collaborating with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of medicines and optimal patient outcomes.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of safety and innovation.
- An opportunity to work in more complex areas of the Inpatient Pharmacy in the future, when competency is demonstrated (e.g., processing Cytotoxic and Outpatient Antibiotic
- Infusions).
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- A New Zealand Pharmacy Technician qualification (Level 5 minimum).
- Familiarity with or willingness to learn systems such as Pyxis, MedChart, and ePharmacy.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- A strong sense of accountability and responsibility for your work.
- A good level of fitness, as the role is physically demanding.
- Openness to innovation and continuous improvement, including changes to systems, SOPs, or workflows
- A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and improving equity in health outcomes.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Working at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora
Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering Pae Ora – Healthy Futures and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We embrace diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about inpatient pharmacy services and want to be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and patient‑centred care, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please click Apply Now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by Sunday 12th April 2026, including an updated CV.If you have any questions about the role, please contact Reshma Amin at Reshma.Amin@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz .Job Reference: [CMH202617016]
We will review applications as they are received and may proceed with interviews before the closing date.
