Pharmacy Technician - Rotational

• Waikato Hospital
• Permanent, 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday roster with occasional rostered weekend work

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

We are seeking a NZ qualified technician (National Certificate in Pharmacy, level 4 or 5), to join our Pharmacy team. You will work across all areas of hospital pharmacy as well as contribute to our community pharmacy operation when required. Depending on your skill set, the role may require rostered time in clinical ward areas, our specialised compounding unit (cytotoxic medicines and chemotherapy) and potentially some work within clinical trials. Day trips to help service rural hospitals may be required on occasion. You will work alongside a large happy and hard-working team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants.

The salary for this position will be based on experience and in line with the Allied, Public Health & Technical Workers agreement. Additional benefits include kiwisaver contributions (if eligible), professional development and wellness support.

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About Us

Waikato Hospital is a tertiary level teaching hospital servicing approximately 700 beds, supplying a full range of services to one of the most diverse and geographically widespread regions in the country. A great place to work lots of variety, interesting and valuable services, with passionate people you wont get bored working here!

About you

Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role:

Essential

• National Certificate Level 4 or 5, NZ qualified Pharmacy Technician (or approval by the Pharmacy Council of NZ to work as a Pharmacist Graduate.)
• Current New Zealand drivers license.

Desirable

• Qualified Pharmacy Accuracy Technician (PACT)
• Current First Aid certificate
• Hospital level experience.

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. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

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.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
• We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59 pm on 18 March 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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