Senior Pharmacist - Medicine Information

About the Company At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we are committed to establishing a health system that serves all New Zealanders. Our foundation is built on the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and we strive to provide excellent healthcare through a diverse and inclusive workforce. About the Role We are seeking a Senior Pharmacist for Medicine Information to join our Quality and Safe Use of Medicines Team at Waikato Hospital. In this permanent, full-time position, you will play a crucial role in delivering and developing our medicines information service. Your clinical expertise will be invaluable as you respond to medicine queries and promote safe medicine use throughout our organization. This position may also include a small clinical (ward-based) component, offering an opportunity for those currently in a dedicated medicines information role or those looking to specialize in this area. We are dedicated to supporting your professional development in a collaborative environment. If you are ready to advance your career and contribute to the quality and safe use of medicines, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities - Research and respond to medicine information queries from a variety of health professionals. - Lead the development of our medicines information service. - Contribute to other medicines management, medication safety, and quality improvement initiatives. - Build and maintain relationships with fellow Health New Zealand medicines information pharmacists. - Mentor and train pharmacists, intern pharmacists, and students. About the Team/Service Our Pharmacy Services at Waikato Hospital provide comprehensive services not only to the hospital but also to six smaller rural hospitals and care units throughout the Waikato region. The pharmacy service is organized into five distinct areas: Clinical Services, Dispensary and Supply, Oncology, Haematology and Compounding Service, Quality and Safe Use of Medicines (QSUM), and our onsite community pharmacy service, Pharmacy on Meade. As a member of the QSUM team, you will also collaborate with pharmacy staff across the other teams, contributing to the in-patient dispensary as needed, with occasional involvement in weekend rosters. About You To be considered for this role, you will need the following skills and experience: Essential: - Registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. - A current annual practising certificate with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, or the ability to register following a required period of supervision. Highly Desirable: - At least 3 to 5 years of post-registration pharmacy experience, with a minimum of three years in a hospital setting. - Experience in providing medicines information. - Involvement in medicine safety initiatives. - A post-graduate qualification in clinical pharmacy. - Strong communication and organizational skills. - Experience in leading or training others. Working at Health New Zealand At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we value diversity and inclusivity, which allows us to better understand and serve our communities. We encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. How to Apply To apply, please visit our Waikato Careers website or click "Apply online." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 11:59 pm on 11 January 2026. If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Rachael Devey at Rachael.Devey@tewhatuora.govt.nz. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.