Pharmacist

• Dunedin Hospital
• Fixed-term, full-time role until September 2026
• Supportive team environment
• Join us as we change the future of healthcare in New Zealand

We are seeking a highly motivated pharmacist to join our friendly team at Dunedin Hospital.

Our southern region serves a population of over 320,000 people, with hospitals in the 2 main centres servicing the district. Dunedin and Wakari Hospital have approximately 450 beds, and Southland Hospital in Invercargill has 180 beds.

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a fixed-term, full-time Pharmacist position.

The Dunedin Hospital Pharmacy service provides a full clinical and operational service to Dunedin Hospital, and we have a full Aseptic Production Unit. We provide a wide range of clinical services encompassing both generalist and specialist skills and are looking for someone to provide a service where their skills allow (be it in the dispensary, or clinically).

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About you

You will:

• have the ability to work and contribute as part of a team
• have excellent time management skills
• be a great communicator in verbal and in written language
• have very high standards of ethical and professional practice.

A mature approach is essential as is having the ability to adapt to an ever-changing health environment.

Our ideal candidate will:

• have hospital experience so you can hit the ground running (preferred)
• be registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand under the provisions of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003
• have the right to work in New Zealand.

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 Sunday, 18 January 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact James Boyd james.boyd@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

We only accept online applications. Please apply via our website.