Senior Pharmacist - Renal

• Waikato Hospital, Pharmacy Services
• Permanent, part-time 36 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 Renal Pharmacist. In this role, you will lead and deliver advanced clinical pharmacy services across our Regional Renal Dialysis Service and the inpatient renal ward, working closely with the multidisciplinary renal team to optimise medicines management and improve patient outcomes. This role also offers the opportunity to provide pharmacist prescriber services within renal care.

As a senior member of the clinical pharmacy team, you will mentor rotational pharmacists, contribute to service development, and drive quality improvement initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of renal pharmacy services in a tertiary hospital environment while working in a collaborative, 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 Health NZ and 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 Te Whatu Ora 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 Waikato

The Waikato region is a dynamic mix of stunning scenery and cultural richness, providing a variety of experiences for every age. Whether you're catching epic surf, discovering breathtaking underground wonders, or immersing yourself in the magic of a famous movie landscape, there's something for everyone to enjoy. 

For more information on living and working in Waikato click here

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current Annual Practising Certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand
• At least 3-5 years of post-registration pharmacy experience.
• Previous experience in renal and/or a minimum of 3 years in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical pharmacy.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in mentoring, or supervising pharmacists.
• 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 2 February 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.