Teaching Fellow in Pharmacy

• Are you passionate about teaching that leads to better and fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, so that everyone thrives.

• This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our new graduate-entry Pharmacy programme

• Join a team that is committed to addressing health inequities and preventable diseases, with a particular focus on improving Maori and Pacific health outcomes.

Nga korero mo te turanga - About the role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Fellow to contribute to the development of our graduate-entry Pharmacy programme. In this exciting role, you'll teach students, support assessments and paper marking, and collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to excellence in education. While research is not a core requirement, there's flexibility to pursue externally funded projects if desired.

If you're committed to student success, thrive in a diverse and supportive environment, and are ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see our website for more information about Division of Health

We are offering a fixed-term Teaching Fellow position based on our Hillcrest campus. This will be a 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week) appointment for a duration of two years, based on current organisational needs. The salary will be in the range of $100,214 to $114,226 per annum (pro-rata), depending on the skills, knowledge, and experience you bring to the role.

For more information on the role please see the position description. For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Dr Joanna Hicks, Acting Head, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, [email protected]. All applications must be submitted through the online portal, emailed applications will not be accepted.

Ko wai koe? - Who are you?

You are a clinical practitioner who is registered with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand. You are keen to be part of a higher education environment and provide clinical teaching in a practice setting. You are committed to working within a team aiming to achieve an integrated approach with bicultural pharmacy practice.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about one of these roles but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to get in touch or to just apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ko wai matou? - Who are we?

We are the Division of Health and we're passionate about research and teaching that leads to better and fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, so that everyone thrives. We are committed to addressing health inequities and preventable diseases, with a particular focus on improving Maori and Pacific health outcomes. As a division, we are in a strong growth phase, with additional taught programmes and research activities being established in close collaboration with external stakeholders.

Our values are:

Tokeke - Equity is at the heart of everything we do

Whakapiki ngatahi - Together we strive for better

Whaitake - We're relevant and practical

We stand proudly behind our University moto, Ko Te Tangata - For the People.

He aha nga take me tono mai ai koe? - Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you'll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.

Ko te Tangata - For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wananga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitu orite ki nga tangata katoa.

Applications Close on Friday 3 July 2026

Requisition number: 1003743

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