Pharmacist

New Zealand Government; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Christchurch Health Campus is seeking qualified pharmacists for fixed term part-time and full-time roles, with casual opportunities. These roles offer patient-centred clinical pharmacy services across Christchurch, supporting a passionate team of pharmacists, technicians and staff.

Roles cover Monday to Friday with potential after-hours roster; two fixed-term opportunities: 0.6FTE until Oct 2027 and 1.0FTE until Apr 2027; eligibility requires NZ work rights and

Qualifications

• Qualified and NZ registered pharmacist.
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferable.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Flexibility to work in rostered weekends/evenings when required.

Responsibilities

• Provision of a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries
• Involvement in interdisciplinary education
• Supervision, training and support of technicians, interns and students
• Participation in the on-call service
• Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexible and motivated

NZ Registered Pharmacist

Education

NZ Pharmacist Registration

Hospital experience preferable

Job description

Fixed term, part-time 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) until start of Oct 2027, Fixed term full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) until start of April 2027, and casual opportunities available - please indicate your preference in your cover letter * Utilise your skill and experience and grow your clinical skill within a passionate team of pharmacy professionals * Based at Christchurch Health CampusHealth 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

Ngā Ratonga Kēmihi. Te'manawanui'he'kaupapa;'he'rongoā'e'arotahi'ana Our Pharmacy Services are patient centred : medicines focused We are looking for Qualified Pharmacists to join our team, part-time fixed term, and casual opportunities are available. These are exciting and varied opportunities working within an experienced team who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community.

The days and hours associated with this role are Monday - Friday covering standard business hours, but there may be some weekend / late night roster requirements. Please indicate your preferred role in your cover letter. There are two fixed term opportunities available; 0.6FTE (24 hours per week) until start of Oct 2027, and 1.0FTE (40 hours per week) until start of April 2027, as well as casual positions. Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team. Christchurch and surrounding Canterbury is great for individuals and families alike. It encourages an active lifestyle with opportunities for surfing, skiing, tramping, or camping. Music festivals, concerts, vineyards, and award-winning restaurants are also on our doorstepIf you have fresh ideas or valuable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you! These roles are varied, encompassing rotations throughout clinical areas across the Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora hospital sites in Christchurch : Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital. As a tertiary health care provider there are many opportunities for exposure to specialist areas of work such as chemotherapy supply, oncology, paediatrics and mental health. Health New Zealand, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacists to help you reach your potential. These positions have plenty of challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Provision of a team based full clinical pharmacy service including medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring and answering medicines information enquiries
• Involvement in interdisciplinary education
• Supervision, training and support of technicians, interns and students
• Participation in the on-call service
• Medication supply including dispensing, sterile production and cytotoxic ordering

About You

We are looking for enthusiastic pharmacists, with a good work ethic, who enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.

To be successful in this role, your skills will include :

• Well-developed communication and time-management skills
• Excellent computer skills
• The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
• A flexible and motivated approach to your work
• You must be a qualified and NZ registered pharmacist
• Hospital experience is preferable

To be eligible for this role

you must hold the legal right to work and live in New Zealand, if you do not hold the legal right to live and work in New Zealand your application will be declined.

Working for 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.