Clinical Pharmacist at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, Taranaki

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Are you a qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy?

• Permanent (1.0FTE) position - varied FTE available
• Join our Pharmacy team at Taranaki Base Hospital where your expertise will make a real difference
• This is ideal for a pharmacist looking for a dynamic role in a hospital environment, making a meaningful impact on 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

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated NZ Registered Pharmacist. This is an opportunity to join a highly engaged pharmacy team with a strong emphasis on clinical service provision and quality, whilst also collaborating with a wide range of teams within Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

You will also participate in the on-call roster once established in the role. The on-call duties extend from Monday to Friday 5pm to 8am the following morning, or Friday evening to Monday morning.

As a Pharmacist, you are responsible for:

• Dispensing and supplying medications in accordance with hospital protocols and national standards
• Providing clinical pharmacy services, including medicines reconciliation and optimization of treatments
• Offering professional advice to healthcare teams, patients, and caregivers to promote safe medication use
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital guidelines for medication management
• Supporting stock management, including procurement and safe storage of medicines

For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here.

About the Service

Health New Zealand - Taranaki Pharmacy Service is a collaborative and supportive department who provide safe and effective medication management across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals. We uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services, whilst constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver. Our staff work collaboratively in many multi-disciplinary teams across medical, nursing, and allied health directorates with a shared focus on ensuring optimal patient-centred care.

Health NZ - Taranaki is also fortunate to have its dedicated eMedication management team who work closely alongside our Pharmacy department to lead medication management in the various data and digital platforms across the hospital.

Taranaki boasts some New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki, and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf on the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving cafe culture. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in New Zealand's sunniest region, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

• Relevant experience in hospital pharmacy is desirable, ideally with a focus on clinical pharmacy, however a qualified pharmacist with a passion for hospital pharmacy would also be considered
• Hold registration with the New Zealand Pharmacy Council and Annual Practicing Certificate or be eligible
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to medication safety

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 Friday 21 August 2026. For further information, please get in touch with Kasey Wheatley at kasey.wheatley@tdhb.org.nz.

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