Posted 16 July, 2026
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology and Pharmacy Education
Taranaki District Health Board
New Plymouth, TKI, NZ
Full Time
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Job Description
Senior Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology and Pharmacy Education Senior Clinical Pharmacist Oncology and Pharmacy Education Location: Taranaki Base Hospital Contract Type: Permanent, full-time About the Role As a Pharmacist Educator, you will be provided with the opportunity to sharpen your skills in coaching and mentoring, and will support with the professional development of the pharmacy team. As a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Oncology you will be required to provide clinical pharmacy expertise as part of the team delivering life-changing treatments, in Te Hōpua Whakahauora | Taranaki Cancer Centre. Youll work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a collaborative, patient-focused setting that values precision, compassion, and continuous learning and quality improvement. HNZ - Taranaki is well known for its use of electronic systems; you will be competent at using these and training others. Alongside our Pharmacy Team Leads you will support with implementing quality improvement initiatives. This role includes the opportunity to participate in the on-call roster as needed, which includes working weekend shifts compensated at overtime rates. 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 Team/Service/Location Health New Zealand Taranakis Pharmacy Service is a collaborative and supportive department who provide safe and effective medication management across both Taranaki Base and Hawera hospitals. We uphold the highest standards in pharmaceutical supply, medicines safety, and clinical services, whilst constantly looking at ways to improve the service and care we deliver. Our staff work collaboratively in many multi-disciplinary teams across medical, nursing and allied health directorates with a shared focused on ensuring optimal patient-centred care. Health New Zealand Taranaki is also fortunate to have its dedicated eMedication management team who work closely alongside our Pharmacy department to lead medication management in the various data and digital platforms across the hospital. For more information on living and working in Taranaki clickhere About you Our ideal candidate will have the following: Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold a current annual practising certificate from the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand, under the provisions of the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003. Previous oncology clinical experience and/or extensive hospital pharmacy experience (ideally at least 3 years). A foundation in clinical teaching, with coaching and mentoring experience is desirable. A commitment to continual professional development and the ability to keep abreast of current knowledge and accepted practices. A post-graduate qualification in a relevant clinical area is highly desirable. Applicants must submit a minimum of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV with your application. 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 Friday 10 July 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kasey Wheatley via email [email protected] We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr