Raurau Ngaehe Informatics Pharmacist

• Lead innovation in digital chemotherapy management
• Make a regional impact with a cutting-edge eMM system
• Collaborate with top oncology and haematology experts
• Full time, permanent role

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

Raurau Ngaehe is the chemotherapy electronic medicines management (eMM) system used across the Northern Region. It is a web and tablet-based application that facilitates electronic prescribing, pharmacy, and administration of chemotherapy and supportive medicines for adult and paediatric patients, including stem cell transplant recipients.

As the Raurau Ngaehe Informatics Pharmacist, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Raurau Ngaehe, ensuring its smooth operation across the Northern Region. This includes coordinating with regional experts to develop and maintain chemotherapy protocols, providing guidance and training to system users, and identifying opportunities for system improvements. You will also facilitate software updates, oversee user access and permissions, and ensure business continuity by collaborating with key stakeholders.

This role is highly collaborative, requiring engagement with pharmacists, clinicians, nurses, IT teams, and governance groups. You will work closely with external stakeholders, including compounding organisations, Te Aho o Te Kahu, and PHARMAC, while also supporting clinical trials and research teams in system use. Additionally, you will contribute to data analysis for audits and reporting, conduct system testing, and play a key role in the ongoing enhancement of Raurau Ngaehe.

For further details, please refer to the position description here

About the Team / Service / Location

This role is part of Te Pūriri o Te Ora Northern Regional Cancer and Blood Service. While primarily based at Te Toka Tumai, this position provides regional support and will require occasional travel within the Northern Region, as well as support for other regions when needed.

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About you

To be successful in this role you will be a registered pharmacist with a strong background in hospital pharmacy and a passion for improving cancer care. A B.Pharm or equivalent qualification, along with at least three years of hospital-based experience, is essential. You’ll need a good understanding of chemotherapy medicines and protocols, as well as strong IT skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

Experience in haematology or oncology pharmacy, postgraduate clinical qualifications, or a background in health informatics would be an advantage. Familiarity with clinical information systems and change management processes would also be beneficial. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone committed to medication safety and equitable health outcomes for Māori.

For further information about this role please contact Elizabeth Shaw on eshaw@adhb.govt.nz

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Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa. We embrace diversity and inclusion to better reflect and serve our communities, and we welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

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 Jade Cowley at jadecowley@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as they are received and may progress to interviews before the closing date.