Primary Care Pharmacist

Pinnacle Group; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver

Medical insurance

Funeral cover

Birthday leave

Job summary

Pinnacle Midlands Health Network is seeking a part-time Primary Care Pharmacist to join our Taranaki team in New Plymouth. You will deliver a clinical pharmacist service to patients and whānau, collaborating with dietitians, diabetes specialists and social workers to improve medicines' therapeutic effectiveness.

Join a supportive, collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and community wellbeing, with flexibility in hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• NZ registered pharmacist with current annual practising certificate.
• Postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent preferred.
• Clinical pharmacy experience.
• Passion for improving patient health through evidence-based practice.
• Knowledge of Māori models of health and wellbeing.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a clinical pharmacist service to patients and whānau.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimise medicines therapy.
• Contribute to primary care team knowledge and continuous learning.
• Support community wellbeing and professional development.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi: The opportunity

We are looking for a passionate and holistic superstar to join our Taranaki team as Primary Care Pharmacist.

You will work with patients, whānau and their healthcare providers to deliver a clinical pharmacist service that improves medicines' therapeutic effectiveness. If you are passionate about supporting individuals and whānau on their hauora journey, enhancing their capacity to take care of their own wellbeing, then this could be just the role for you!

As a key member of the primary care team, along with dietitians, diabetes specialists and social workers, you will be contributing to the collective team knowledge and support for the wellbeing of our community. In return for your professional skills and innovative outlook, we'll provide you with an environment that allows you to professionally and personally flourish, and you’ll be joining our team of pharmacists across the Pinnacle Midlands Health Network who will provide collegial support.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

• Flexibility in hours/days worked.
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits including KiwiSaver, medical insurance, funeral cover and birthday leave (criteria apply).
• A supportive, close knit team environment.
• Commitment to your continuous learning and development.

He kōrero mōu: About you

• NZ registered pharmacist holding a current annual practising certificate with no restrictions.
• Hold or be working towards a postgraduate diploma in clinical pharmacy or equivalent (preferable).
• Have relevant clinical pharmacy experience.
• Have a passion for improving patient health through evidence based best practice.
• Have demonstrated knowledge and experience of Māori models of health and wellbeing.
• Have a keen ability to develop and maintain key relationships within a multi-disciplinary team, external agencies and supports.

This is a part-time position, working 32 hours a week.

Based in our Taranaki office, you will be joining a great work environment - collaborative, flexible and future-focused. Pinnacle Midlands Health Network is committed to making sure our people reach their professional goals.

We manage the community health care of over 400,000 people enrolled with approximately 86 general practices in Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Taupō-Turangi, and the Waikato.

Ready to learn more? Visit ‘https://www.pinnacle.co.nz/’ to find out more about us.

Note: We will be screening applications as we receive them, and we may move to interviewing prior to the closing date.

You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone. Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process.

Applications close 8 November 2026.