Senior Pharmacist - Dispensary, Supply and Procurement

• Waikato Hospital

• Permanent Full time- 40 hours per week, shift between Monday - Saturday, with some flexibility of shifts between 0730 – 1730, with a shorter day if preferred on Saturday.

• The best of what a pharmacy career can offer- this role will offer you a bit of everything!

• Opportunity for growth and joining a strong supportive and empowering team

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 pharmacist to join our dispensary and supply operations team. This is a great role for a pharmacist who enjoys variety in their day-to-day work as input into this team includes working within our inpatient dispensary and oversight of supply chain and procurement activities. 

As a pharmacist with previous hospital experience or a pharmacist keen to expand their career into hospital pharmacy, you will work alongside a neat team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants, as well as be part of the larger team of pharmacy employees that provide a range of services to Waikato hospitals.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Dispensary pharmacist roles such as clinical checking of medication charts, final checking of medicines and medicine supply processes
• Involvement in procurement activities, providing pharmacist oversight and advice
• Mentoring, coaching and supervision of pharmacy technicians and assistants
• Key dispensary team liaison role with other pharmacists across the service

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

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About the Team/Service

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary level teaching hospital servicing over 800 beds, supplying a full range of services to one of the most diverse and geographically widespread regions in the country. The Waikato region offers a unique variety of urban, coastal and rural lifestyle options all within easy access of the hospital plus close proximity to national parks and the central mountain region for outdoor recreation.

About you

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

• Full registration with Pharmacy Council of NZ, with a current Pharmacist Annual Practising Certificate (or to be gained within 3 months of supervised practise).
• Senior pharmacist role – ideally at least 3-5 years experience as a pharmacist. Post graduate education desirable but not essential.
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to teach, mentor and supervise others.
• Experience working in a hospital pharmacy operations environment would be considered an asset

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 22 June 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.