Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Senior Clinical Pharmacist

Permanent, Full Time 1 FTE (80 hours a fortnight)

Deliver expert medicines management and clinical reviews that directly improve patient outcomes

Work autonomously across primary care and community teams while leading quality improvement initiatives and influencing best practice

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is the country's largest employer, delivering universal public healthcare to 5 million New Zealanders. We provide essential hospital, specialist, and community health services across 80+ locations - from large urban centres to rural towns and remote communities.

Our goal is to improve health outcomes for all New Zealanders by delivering equitable, accessible and innovative care.

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to provide expert clinical pharmacy support within community health services, working closely with primary care and multidisciplinary teams to optimise the safe and effective use of medicines. You will focus on delivering patient-centred medication reviews, improving health outcomes, supporting evidence-based prescribing, and leading quality improvement initiatives, education, and best-practice guidance across community services.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and collaborative Clinical Pharmacist who is passionate about improving patient outcomes through the safe and effective use of medicines. You'll be confident working autonomously, building strong relationships across primary care and community services, and providing expert clinical advice and medicines reviews. With a commitment to continuous quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi, you'll bring strong analytical skills, a patient-centred approach, and a drive to influence positive change across the health sector.

It is essential that you have the following:

• A Registered Pharmacist holding a current New Zealand Pharmacy Council Annual Practicing Certificate (with no adverse conditions)
• BPharm and Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate – or equivalent
• Previous hospital experience
• Previous experience at a Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora hospital or service
• A commitment to improving professional practice and life-long learning.

Desired:

• 5 years previous hospital experience – preferably in New Zealand
• 2 years previous experience at a Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora hospital or service

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.

Salary

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the APEX Collective Agreement, and the Pay Scale, determined on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 21 August 2026.