Medication Safety Pharmacist, Medicine Governance and Informatics, Auckland City Hospital

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

Elevate your pharmacy career and help shape the safety and quality of medication use across Auckland's largest healthcare service. Join our dedicated Medication Safety team at Te Toka Tumai Auckland and play a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes through leadership in medication safety, quality improvement, and clinical governance.

This is a unique opportunity to develop specialist expertise in medication safety while working collaboratively with pharmacists, nurses, prescribers, and healthcare leaders across a diverse range of clinical services. You will contribute to medication incident review, system redesign, risk mitigation, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives that support safer medication practices for patients and staff alike.

Ideal for a clinically experienced pharmacist with a passion for patient safety and systems improvement, this role offers the opportunity to influence organisation-wide practice, lead meaningful change, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and excellence in healthcare.

As a Medication Safety Pharmacist you will:

• Identify and contribute to strategies to improve medication safety and governance processes and services within Te Toka Tumai.
• Provide training and orientation in medication safety and governance for Te Toka Tumai staff and university students
• Participate and support quality initiatives within Pharmacy
• Assist in the investigation of medication near misses and errors within the pharmacy department and nominated Directorates.
• Support appropriate medicines governance implementation and monitoring within nominated Directorates, acting as a point of contact for advice
• Implement any national guidance relating to safe medicine use across Te Toka Tumai
• Lead and participate in change/improvement projects related to medication governance
• Provide a clinical pharmacy service as a component of the overall Medicines Governance teams clinical responsibility.

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About the Team/Service/ Location

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.

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

This is more than just a job. Its a career move.

• Grow Your Leadership: Mentorship, project work and regional/national exposure
• Make a Difference: Work with complex patients providing a world-class service
• Be Part of Innovation: Join a future-focused team pushing pharmacy practice to new heights
• Keep Evolving: Access to ongoing professional development and training
• Belong to Something Bigger: A values-led workplace where your contribution matters

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About you

We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative pharmacist with a passion for providing high quality healthcare. You demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and excellent communication skills, and align with the Te Toka Tumai values.

Essential:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or equivalent qualification recognised in New Zealand.
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (or immediately eligible for registration).
• Hold a current Annual Practising Certificate (or be able to obtain one).
• Strong clinical pharmacy foundation, typically gained through at least 3 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
• Good organisational skills and excellent written, oral communication and interpersonal skills within and outside pharmacy
• Commitment to working effectively in a bicultural environment and upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Desirable:

• Post-graduate clinical qualification and/or demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development
• Evidence of recent and/or longstanding practice at a senior level within the area of responsibility in a large hospital
• Strong understanding of medicines governance and medication safety principles.
• Confidence in working with information technology

What we can offer you

• Meaningful Impact on Patient Safety: Play a key role in improving medication safety across our organisation, helping to reduce medication-related harm and enhance patient outcomes.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside pharmacists, nurses, doctors, and quality teams in a supportive and multidisciplinary setting focused on continuous improvement
• Professional Development: Strong commitment to ongoing learning, with support for further education and conference attendance.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to lead and contribute to audits, quality improvement projects, and service developments that strengthen medication safety and medicines governance.
• Strategic and Varied Work: Enjoy a diverse role that combines clinical expertise, education, governance, quality improvement, and system-level thinking to make a lasting difference for patients and staff.

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 12 November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at [email protected]

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