Clinical Pharmacist

• Based at Tauranga Hospital
• Fixed term position available End of June 2027
• May include participation in weekend shifts as rostered

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. 

About the Role

We a role available for capable pharmacists to provide a clinical pharmacy service to our patients in the Bay of Plenty. Tauranga hospital serves a large population in a rapidly growing city and provides many specialist health services. Whakatane hospital is a smaller general hospital with a big heart, serving a diverse regional population. You will be predominantly based at Tauranga hospital, with some travel between sites. Its the best of both worlds.

Please specify in your cover letter how many hours you wish to be considered for.

Our experienced clinical team are managing a growing service. Our current areas for growth are Oncology, Clinical Trials and Emergency Department. We can support your development across multiple aspects of hospital pharmacy practice.

The applicant must be a team player, with a passion for clinical pharmacy and have excellent communication skills. All pharmacists at Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty work with multi-disciplinary teams as part of their medicines management roles. This role also supports dispensary services and includes participation in weekend shifts if rostered.

To view the position description, click here.

About You

The successful applicant will be patient focused, have excellent communication skills and be willing to share their knowledge. Participation in on call and weekend roster is an expectation. You must be registered or be able to register with the Pharmacy Council of NZ.

About the Location

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is spread across a vast geographical area and centred across two hospitals based in Tauranga and Whakatāne. 

We serve a population of approximately 308,000 for the major population centres of Tauranga, Katikati, Te Puke, Whakatāne, Kawerau and Ōpōtiki. Hauora a Toi Bay of Plenty is one of the Bay of Plenty's largest employers with over 4500 staff.

To learn more about living and working in the Bay of Plenty, click here.

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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. 

How to Apply

To view the position description and/or apply for the role please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on 28 October 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rebecca Greening, Rebecca.greening@tewhatuora.govt.nz or Lauren Assink, lauren.assink@tewhatuora.govt.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications when received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.