Senior Pharmacy Technician

• Senior Pharmacy Technician - Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital
• Permanent, Part – Time, 56 hours per fortnight (0.7 FTE)
• A great opportunity to step into a senior position where you can build on your technical expertise, support team development, and contribute to improving patient care.

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

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the safe and effective delivery of pharmacy services. Working alongside pharmacists and the wider healthcare team, you’ll provide advanced technical support across dispensing, stock management, and medication supply, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

This is a varied and hands - on role where you’ll also provide guidance and support to other technicians, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and help maintain safe medication practices. You will work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and you’ll have opportunities to further develop your leadership and specialist skills.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Pharmacy service provides essential medication support across hospital services, ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and effective treatment. Based in Hawke’s Bay, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to high - quality care and continuous improvement.

For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE

About you

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you will bring:

• A recognised Pharmacy Technician qualification and registration (or eligibility) in New Zealand
• Experience working in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to medication safety
• Ability to support and mentor other team members
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a patient-focused approach

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 2nd July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Amanda Rich - Amanda.Rich@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.