Pharmacy Technician - Supply & Logistics, Auckland City Hosp...

Auckland District Health Board; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join New Zealand's largest hospital pharmacy department as a Pharmacy Technician in a supportive, friendly environment. You will be part of an innovative team at Auckland City Hospital, contributing to high-quality services while aligning with our values. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 5 NZQA qualification and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Opportunities for training and career development are available, along with discounts at various businesses.

Benefits

Comprehensive orientation

Supportive culture

Discounts at various businesses

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time NZ experience preferred.
• Recent hospital and clinical trials experience is a plus.
• Aseptic compounding validation experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing and preparing various medicines.
• Supplying controlled drugs and preparing Health Pac claims.
• Working with compounded products including chemotherapy.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Computer skills

Education

Level 5 NZQA Qualification for Pharmacy Technicians

Tools

ePharmacy

Toniq

Pyxis

Alpaca robot

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Supply & Logistics, Auckland City Hospital

• Join NZ's largest hospital pharmacy department
• Opportunities for career development within Pharmacy
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Working with Te Toka Tumai Auckland offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of our Auckland community.

You will join the Medicines Supply and Logistics team at Auckland City Hospital, working in alignment with Te Toka Tumai Auckland’s values of respect, teamwork, and high achievement.

To be considered, you must hold a Level 5 NZQA Qualification for Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacists with local or overseas qualifications should pursue registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

Our Pharmacy department is innovative and dynamic, employing over 100 staff across retail and inpatient services, serving more than 1200 beds. We prioritize patient care, staff support, trust, respect, honesty, and accountability to deliver high-quality services.

This role involves dispensing and preparing various medicines, supplying controlled drugs, repacking, preparing Pyxis top-ups, working with compounded products including chemotherapy, and preparing Health Pac claims. You will work with experienced pharmacists and pharmacy staff, following all relevant legislation and standards. Training and ongoing support will be provided.

For detailed information, refer to the position description here.

The ideal candidate is a NZQA Level 5 pharmacy technician, accurate, efficient, and aligned with our values. You should have good communication, interpersonal, time management, and computer skills. Preference will be given to those with at least one year of full-time NZ experience, recent hospital and clinical trials experience, aseptic compounding validation, proficiency with ePharmacy and Toniq, and experience with systems like Pyxis and Alpaca robot.

If you are interested in contributing to Auckland’s health and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, contact Naomi Wood, Clinical Lead Pharmacist, Supply & Logistics at [e-mail]

Te Toka Tumai Auckland offers a comprehensive orientation, a rewarding work environment, growth opportunities, a supportive culture, and discounts at various businesses, plus free eye tests.

Please submit your application online, detailing your experience and motivation. For accessibility or technical support, contact Aaron Chamberlain at [e-mail].

We serve over half a million people in Auckland and surrounding regions, with main sites at Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre, and Starship Children’s Hospital.

As part of Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand, we aim to provide equitable, culturally safe care, respecting Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and reflecting our diverse communities.

This is a Core Children's worker position under the Children's Act, requiring safety checks before employment.

Te Toka Tumai Auckland is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities, and religions.