Rotational Pharmacist, Auckland City Hospital
Are you a Hospital clinical pharmacist or a newly registered pharmacist and looking to kick start your career in one of New Zealand’s leading public hospitals? We have the right role for you!
- Rotate through different services and specialties to develop your skills and knowledge
- Work alongside our experienced Pharmacists who will be there to support you!
- On the job training with continuous improvement and development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with your skills and experience
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
This is an exciting opportunity for you to gain experience in all areas of the department and contribute to the delivery of the pharmacy service by providing high quality pharmaceutical care to patients across Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We can provide the foundation to clinical pharmacy and stretch you into the speciality services offered at Te Toka Tumai including transplant services, Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Cancer and Blood, and Paediatrics.
As a rotational pharmacist, you will participate in a structured rotational programme tailored to you in order to develop your core skills, and knowledge that are essential to be an experienced and well-rounded hospital pharmacist. During this time you will be supported to undertake relevant clinical postgraduate qualifications to further develop your clinical skills.
For further details, please refer to the position description here.
About the Team/Service/ Location
Our Pharmacy department is an innovative and exciting place to work. We employ over 120 staff including those working within two retail pharmacies, and a flagship inpatient clinical service. We serve over 1200 inpatient beds. Our guiding principle is to put the patient first in everything we do. Our award winning and growing clinical pharmacy service has over 40 pharmacists working across both secondary and tertiary level services.
We have a robust service strategy which ensures that our staff are continuingly driving to work at the top of their scope and pushing the boundaries of clinical pharmacy practice. We are committed to do and be our best, to value and support all staff, to work together with trust respect and honesty, and display commitment and accountability to provide a high quality service to our patients.
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About you
You will be an enthusiastic clinical pharmacist, committed to furthering yourself and your peers with the ability to role model the Te Toka Tumai Auckland values.
- Qualified with a B.Pharm degree with NZ registration or applicable NZ recognised qualification from overseas, postgraduate clinical qualifications are desirable.
- Registered, or be eligible for registration, with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate. Please see below if you are an overseas registered pharmacist.
Information for overseas registered pharmacists: If you are an overseas registered pharmacist, please visit the links below. We welcome applicants from Australia, UK, Ireland, Canada and the United States of America. If you are registered in other countries, you may be required to undertake additional competency requirements - please ensure you are eligible for registration before applying.
- https://pharmacycouncil.org.nz/pharmacy_registries/australian-registered-pharmacists/
- https://pharmacycouncil.org.nz/pharmacy_registries/pharmacists-registered-in-canada-ireland-uk-usa/
- https://pharmacycouncil.org.nz/pharmacy_registries/pharmacists-from-other-countries/
Additional skills you will have:
- Drive, enthusiasm and initiative with excellent organisational and inter-personal skills are essential
- Ability to work in a bicultural environment and knowledge of the acute hospital environment
- Pro-active and can-do approach with the ability to be flexible, work under pressure and work autonomously as well as in a team
- Excellent communication and time management skills are essential, as well as the ability to develop close working relationships
For more information, please contact the hiring manager, Jessica Chapman, Associate Clinical Lead Pharmacist on jessica.chapman@adhb.govt.nz
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 now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 24 October 2025.
If you have accessibility needs or technical issues, contact:
Aaron Chamberlain Recruitment Consultant
aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.