Pharmacist – Medication Safety/Smart Pumps

Location: Hutt Hospital and Wellington Regional Hospital

Contract: Fixed Term (22 September 2025 – 18 September 2026), Full Time

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we’re building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whānau-centred care, and excellence. 

About the Role 

Salary: $111,240 - $117,420

We are looking for an experienced clinical pharmacist to join our hospital as the Medication Safety and Dose Error Reduction Systems Pharmacist. This is a fixed-term position of up to one year to cover parental leave. Whilst the position is full-time, we may consider part-time work for the right candidate. 

The primary roles of the Medication Safety and Dose Error Reduction Systems Pharmacist will be to improve the quality and safety of medications management at a district- and organization-wide level, and be responsible for developing, writing, and maintaining the Smart Pump drug libraries across the district.  The role would be expected to provide high-quality, effective clinical pharmacy services with a focus on improving patient outcomes and ensuring optimal medicines utilisation whilst minimizing risk.

The role will work collaboratively with the existing Smart Pumps Pharmaicst at Capital & Coast and the existing Medication Safety/Smart Pumps Pharmacist at Hutt Valley. 

About the Team/Service Location 

The pharmacy team is well respected by clinicians, nursing staff, and senior management across the organisation, and is constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care it delivers.  We provide a comprehensive pharmacy service throughout to the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District, which includes a clinical service, dispensary & logistics service, and a quality & risk service. There is also an aseptic production service at Capital & Coast Hospitals (Wellington & Kenepuru). Through these services, we aim to improve the quality and effectiveness of prescribing, supply and distribution of medicines throughout the Capital Coast and Hutt Valley District.  Our teams value professional growth, and emphasizes clinical development and medicines optimization for our patients.

About you 

We want to hear from you if you are an experienced hospital pharmacist wanting to take the next step in your hospital career. 

If you are highly self-motivated, enjoy working with other health professionals, and can demonstrate effective teamwork and communication, then this role could be for you.  Candidates must have a current New Zealand APC in good standing, and at least three years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.

Working at Health New Zealand 

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is ‘the weaving of wellness’. We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations. We embrace diversity and welcome application from all people, including all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and disability. A workforce that is diverse and inclusive means that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We are pro-equity health organisation, with a particular focus on Māori, Pacific Peoples, and the Disability Community. 

How to Apply 

To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 July. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Philip.Adamson@tewhatuora.govt.nz 

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