Pharmacy Technician, Fixed term

• We are seeking a qualified Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Wairau Hospital in beautiful Blenheim, Marlborough
• This is a 6-month fixed-term full time role to cover parental leave, starting end July 2025
• An ideal opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician who looks for a dynamic role in a hospital environment, making a meaningful impact on patient care in the Nelson Marlborough region.

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

As part of the Nelson Marlborough hospital pharmacy service, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy, including:

• Dispensing and compounding medications
• Managing inventory, ordering, and stock control
• Supporting ward-based supply and distribution
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Working collaboratively with pharmacists and clinical teams to support safe medication practices

If you are a dedicated professional committing to high-quality patient centred care, we invite you to apply.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our hospital pharmacy service supports both Wairau and Nelson Hospitals, working collaboratively to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care. At Wairau Hospital, our dedicated pharmacy team includes pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff who work closely with clinical services to provide dispensing, supply, medication reconciliation, and ward-based support.

We are a tight-knit, professional team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care.

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About you

You will be a qualified and NZ-registered Pharmacy Technician (or be eligible for registration), with:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to teamwork and providing high-quality service
• Experience in a hospital or community pharmacy (preferred, but not essential)

You will enjoy working in a well-organised and collegial environment where your skills are valued, and your professional growth is supported.

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 Monday, 26 May 2025. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

For general application enquiries please contact our recruitment team Athena.Nguyen@tewhatuora.govt.nz

For role specific information please contact Sonja van Alphen, Team Leader – Pharmacy, Sonja.vanAlphen@nmdhb.govt.nz