Senior Pharmacist - Older Persons and Rehabilitation

• Waikato Hospital, Pharmacy Services
• Permanent, full-time 40 hours per week

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our team at Waikato Hospital as a Senior Pharmacist – Older Persons and Rehabilitation. This newly established role has been created to strengthen clinical pharmacy leadership, support service growth, and ensure high-quality medicines management. There may be opportunities for pharmacist prescriber services within this role.

As a senior member of the clinical pharmacy team, you will provide leadership and mentorship to pharmacists working across the Older Persons and Rehabilitation wards. These services care for older adults with complex health needs across a range of specialties including geriatrics, stroke, neurology, and orthopaedic rehabilitation.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to optimise medicines management and improve patient outcomes. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and grow this service within a tertiary hospital environment while working in a supportive, patient-focused team.

As a valued member of our Pharmacy Service team, you will receive comprehensive training and mentorship to support your professional growth. Enjoy funding for further studies, courses, and conferences, as well as support for your APC and membership fees. We offer competitive remuneration with automatic annual increases, 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service, and additional long service leave, ensuring a rewarding balance between your career and personal life.

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

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About the Service

The Health New Zealand Waikato Pharmacy Service provides essential pharmacy services to Waikato Hospital and rural hospitals, as well as tertiary advisory and support services to the Te Manawa Taki region. Our team is vital to the effective operation of healthcare, upholding the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services. With an outpatient pharmacy, a clinical trials service, and a compounding suite, we offer a diverse range of services that truly set us apart. 

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate.
• At least 3 to 5 years of post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Previous experience in a relevant clinical specialty and/or a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
• A postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy (or working towards).
• Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising pharmacists.
• A current New Zealand driver’s licence.
• Competency in te ao Māori, tikanga, and te reo Māori, or a commitment to starting this journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.
• Experience in upholding Te Tiriti principals and frameworks, and the application of Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

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 26 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.