Te Toka Tumai Auckland | Home of New Zealand’s National Liver Transplant Unit

• Auckland City Hospital | Full-time | Permanent
• $114,330–$122,570 per annum (Designated Band A2–B3)

Shape the Future of Clinical Pharmacy and Join Us at the Forefront

Are you a passionate, forward-thinking clinical pharmacist ready to lead, innovate and make a national impact?

Step into a career-defining opportunity with Te Toka Tumai Auckland, where you’ll join an expert team delivering care at the cutting edge of surgery and liver transplant medicine. This senior role places you right where it matters most, at the intersection of high-complexity clinical care and pharmacy leadership.

You'll be part of New Zealand’s only Liver Transplant Unit, working across surgical specialties in a fast-paced tertiary hospital that thrives on excellence, collaboration and patient-first care.

Te whiwhinga mahi | The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Lead clinical pharmacy services in liver transplant and complex surgical care
• Collaborate with expert multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes
• Influence prescribing practice through protocols, guidelines, and education
• Mentor and inspire emerging pharmacists and the wider clinical team
• Drive innovation and help shape the future of clinical pharmacy at a national level

You won’t just be providing pharmacy support, you’ll be helping transform patient journeys and raising the bar for what best practice looks like.

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Nga Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills

You’re someone who thrives in high-impact settings and is ready to step into a visible, influential role.

• NZ-registered (or eligible) pharmacist with a BPharm
• 3–5+ years hospital experience: surgical or transplant preferred
• Clinical postgrad qualifications (desirable, not essential)
• A skilled communicator, relationship builder and educator
• Passionate about cultural safety and advancing equity
• Self-motivated with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

You bring both clinical excellence and essential personal skills. Be someone who leads with curiosity, compassion and confidence.

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here

This is more than just a job. It’s a career move that positions you at the heart of Aotearoa’s most advanced pharmacy service.

Grow Your Leadership: Mentorship, project work and national exposure
Make a Difference: Work with NZ’s most complex patients in a world-class transplant 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

Explore the benefits of working at Te Toka Tumai here.

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland delivers health and disability services to over half a million people. As part of New Zealand’s national health system, we are home to major tertiary services and the only national liver transplant unit. Our hospitals sit on whenua gifted by Ngāti Whātua and we are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe, equitable care.

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.

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

To apply, submit your application online.

For more information, contact:
Jessica Chapman Associate Clinical Lead Pharmacist – Clinical Pharmacy Services
jessica.chapman@adhb.govt.nz

If you have accessibility needs or technical issues, contact:
Aaron Chamberlain Recruitment Consultant
aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz