Coordinator Pharmacist (Medical Team)

Marketplace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 86,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley is seeking a part-time Coordinator Pharmacist (Medical Team) at Wellington Hospital to cover parental leave from December 2026. The role sits within the clinical pharmacy service with a caseload of patients and supervision of junior staff.

Fixed-term until February 2028, 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) at Wellington Hospital. You will work with the Clinical Team Leader and Surgical Team Coordinator Pharmacist to ensure coverage, provide

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience essential.
• Registration to practice as a NZ pharmacist required or eligible to register.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical pharmacy services across the district.
• Support and supervise junior pharmacists, interns and trainees.
• Provide education and guidance to the pharmacy team and other health professionals.
• Assist in rostered operational duties and ensure coverage with the Clinical Team Leader/Surgical Team Coordinator Pharmacist.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Education

NZ Pharmacist registration

Job description

# Coordinator Pharmacist (Medical Team) at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley, Wellington Hospital## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role**Location**: Wellington Regional Hospital**Contract**: Fixed-term (until February 2028), part-time (0.6FTE / 24 hours per week)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence.**About the Role**We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic pharmacist for a part-time (24 hours per week) position of Medical Team Co-ordinator Pharmacist to cover a period of parental leave, starting in early December 2026.This role forms part of the clinical pharmacy service, with the position holder having a caseload of patients to provide pharmaceutical services to, as well as supporting junior members of staff to provide care to their patients. The position holder provides some operational duties on a rostered basis and works closely with the Clinical Team leader and Surgical Team Coordinator Pharmacist to co-ordinate the coverage of Clinical Pharmacy services across the District.The Medical Team Coordinator Pharmacist acts as a role model to other pharmacists and provides support, advice and education to the pharmacy department, as well as other healthcare professionals. Although the role has no direct reports it is expected that the person supervises the activities of Foundation Pharmacists, interns/trainees and other staff. They may have delegated staff management tasks.**About the Team/Service Location**The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers. We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, and a quality & risk service. There is also an aseptic production service at Capital & Coast Hospitals (Wellington & Kenepuru). Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District. Our teams value professional growth, and emphasizes clinical development and medicines optimization for our patients.**About you**You will be enthusiastic and have a passion for pharmacy, and for training other healthcare staff. You will have previous hospital pharmacy experience and the ability to work with a variety of staff from different healthcare professions. We want to hear from you if you are self-motivated in developing your clinical and professional practice and are keen to learn about all aspects of hospital pharmacy. You will need to be registered as a pharmacist in NZ, or eligible to register.**Working at Health New Zealand**Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellness'. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community.**How to Apply**To apply please click 'apply now.' All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal.If you have any questions about the role, please contact [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advertisement.*## Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details| | || --- | --- || Employer: | Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Capital, Coast & Hutt Valley || Location: | Wellington Hospital || Position type: | Contract/Temp Part time || Category: | Health || Date listed: | 02-Nov-2026 || Salary range: | N/A || Closing date: | 15-Nov-2026 || Reference: | AH199-26 || Attachment: | No File Attached || File links: | || Website: | https://www.ccdhb.org.nz/ |Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.