Skip to main content
Posted 16 July, 2026

Clinical Trial Pharmacist Cancer & Blood Research

Taranaki District Health Board
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 34559088ee877b21

Job Description

Exciting opportunity within Cancer and Blood Research, a fast-growing team involved in local and international research! Expert knowledge with the ability to make a difference in research for people with cancer We are seeking expressions of interest for a permanent full-time (0.5FTE up to 1 FTE) Clinical Trial Pharmacist position within Te Pūriri o Te Ora our internationally recognised Cancer and Blood Service. About the Role Te Pūriri o Te Ora - Auckland's Regional Cancer and Blood Service based at Auckland City Hospital is the leading provider of cancer care in the Auckland region, serving a large and varied population of around 1.7 million people. Cancer and Blood Research offers people with cancer and their whānau the opportunity to participate in high quality clinical, translational and observational research, leading to improved clinical outcomes. You will be joining a busy, dynamic and diverse team of clinical research professionals striving to ensure that novel therapies and clinical trials are available to our patient population both here in Auckland and across New Zealand. As the clinical trials pharmacist, you will be an integral part of our operational team and will manage day to day research pharmacy activities across a number of commercial and investigator led trials. The role requires close liaison with Auckland City Hospital clinical pharmacy services, commercial sponsors and monitors, and external pharmacy and compounding sites. Some key responsibilities for this role will be providing expertise in the set‑up aspects of clinical trials to include study feasibility, draft electronic script preparation, dispensing guide, and knowledge of e‑pharmacy software in compliance with ICH‑GCP and NZ pharmaceutical regulators. Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the name that has been gifted to our Regional Cancer and Blood Services by Kahurangi Rangimārie Naida Glavish of Ngāti Whātua, Chief Advisor Tikanga for Te Toka Tumai. Te Pūriri o Te Ora means "the Pūriri tree of wellbeing" and speaks to the many qualities and gifts of the Pūriri tree and our aspiration to provide a place of healing and wellbeing for our communities. Based at Te Papakāinga Atawhai o Tāmaki (Auckland City Hospital), Te Pūriri o Te Ora is the leading provider of cancer care across Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau, serving over two million people. We are home to Aotearoa's largest oncology unit and provide a wide range of services including Medical and Radiation Oncology, Haematology, Cancer and Blood Research, Genetic Health, the National Gastrointestinal Cancer Service, and specialist cancer psychological and social support. Like the diversity of birdlife that occupy the Pūriri tree, we look for and welcome applications from all people including our Māori, Pacific, disabled and rainbow communities. We hope that you will join us in our collective commitment to manaaki and serve all who call upon us for their cancer care, and help provide a common place of protection, nurture, healing and enduring strength for all whānau. About you To be successful in this role, you will hold relevant pharmacy qualifications and registration and have proven experience working in a clinical trials pharmacy. Knowledge of NZ regulators for drug trials and ICH‑GCP and application to drug trial management is also essential in this role. You will also need to be committed to biculturalism and achieving equitable outcomes for Māori. Ideally, you will have previous experience working in DHBs and have previous people management or supervisory skills. 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 serve 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. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Jade Cowley Recruitment Consultant, at [email protected] . We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: ADHB24659 Location: North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sign up for Job Alerts