Senior Pharmacist, Liver and Surgical Services, Auckland Hospital

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
Auckland, Auckland
Full time
1 day ago

Te Toka Tumai Auckland | Home of New Zealand’s National Liver Transplant Unit
  • Auckland City Hospital | Full-time | Permanent
  • $114,330–$122,570 per annum (Designated Band A2–B3)

Shape the Future of Clinical Pharmacy and Join Us at the Forefront

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

Are you a passionate, forward-thinking clinical pharmacist ready to lead, innovate and make a national impact?

Step into a career-defining opportunity with Te Toka Tumai Auckland, where you’ll join an expert team delivering care at the cutting edge of surgery and liver transplant medicine. This senior role places you right where it matters most, at the intersection of high-complexity clinical care and pharmacy leadership.

You'll be part of New Zealand’s only Liver Transplant Unit, working across surgical specialties in a fast-paced tertiary hospital that thrives on excellence, collaboration and patient-first care

In this dynamic role, you will:

  • Lead clinical pharmacy services in liver transplant and complex surgical care
  • Collaborate with expert multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
  • Influence prescribing practice through protocols, guidelines, and education
  • Mentor and inspire emerging pharmacists and the wider clinical team
  • Drive innovation and help shape the future of clinical pharmacy at a national level

You won’t just be providing pharmacy support, you’ll be helping transform patient journeys and raising the bar for what best practice looks like.


About the Team/Service/ Location

Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland delivers health and disability services to over half a million people. As part of New Zealand’s national health system, we are home to major tertiary services and the only national liver transplant unit. Our hospitals sit on whenua gifted by Ngāti Whātua and we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe, equitable care.

Our Pharmacy Department is one of the most dynamic in the country with over 120 staff and a growing clinical team of 40+ pharmacists delivering advanced services across inpatient, outpatient, and specialist care.

We’re known for our innovation, excellence and our supportive culture that values people as much as performance.


About you

You’re someone who thrives in high-impact settings and is ready to step into a visible, influential role.

  • NZ-registered (or eligible) pharmacist with a BPharm
  • 3–5+ years hospital experience: surgical or transplant preferred
  • Clinical postgrad qualifications (desirable, not essential)
  • A skilled communicator, relationship builder and educator
  • Passionate about cultural safety and advancing equity
  • Self-motivated with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

You bring both clinical excellence and essential personal skills. Be someone who leads with curiosity, compassion and confidence.

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 October 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Job details

Job Reference:
ADHB19630

Location:
North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland


Job type:
Permanent Full time

Expertise:
Clinical - Allied Health - Pharmacist


Closes:
13-Oct-2025
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