Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Department

• Permanent part-time or full-time FTE available
• Open to overseas applicants who can gain a New Zealand APC

Health 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

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated pharmacist with a background in clinical pharmacy to join our Emergency Department team. In this role, youll provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, including assessment, intervention, advocacy, and consultation, all within a dynamic multidisciplinary team environment. Youll be involved in medication reconciliation, patient education, service development, bedside optimization of medicines, and support the transfer of care to ICU. Your strong communication skills and ability to build trusted relationships will be key to delivering excellent patient care and contributing meaningfully to the wider ED team. This role is part of an exciting expansion of the Emergency Department pharmacist team, with a goal of providing services 7 days per week, including evenings and weekends.

To view the position description, please click here. 

About the Pharmacy Service 

Health New Zealand - Taranaki Pharmacy Service is a collaborative and supportive department who provide safe and effective medication management across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals. We uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services, whilst constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver. Our staff work collaboratively in many multi-disciplinary teams across medical, nursing, and allied health directorates with a shared focus on ensuring optimal patient-centred care.

Health NZ - Taranaki is also fortunate to have its dedicated eMedication management team who work closely alongside our Pharmacy department to lead medication management in the various data and digital platforms across the hospital.

Taranaki boasts some New Zealand's most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki, and many adventure activities. The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a place where you can ski and surf on the same day. For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving cafe culture. For more information on living and working in Taranaki, click here.

If you're passionate about making a difference, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to enjoy the lifestyle that comes with living in New Zealand's sunniest region, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need to have a Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZ) or equivalent as well as:

Essential:

• Hold a valid and current NZ APC or be willing to get one
• At least 2 years previous registered pharmacist experience
• Excellent communication skills
• A strong focus on medication safety and patient care

An eagerness to learn, embrace new challenges, and continually enhance performance

Desired:

At least 1 year experience as a registered hospital pharmacist

• Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (or equivalent) or be working towards this

Previous experience working in an ED an/or ICU setting

New Zealand Resuscitation Council Certificate of Resuscitation and Emergency Care (CORE) Immediate/Advanced

Working at 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. 

How to Apply 

To apply, please click apply now.All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 16 September 2026. Forfurther information,please contact Kasey Wheatley at Kasey.wheatley@tdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.  

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.