Thank you for your interest in this position.We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application we will email you further details.Position is based at Christchurch Health CampusHours of work for this role are Thursday and Friday 0800 - 1630Permanent Part time opportunity 0.4FTE (16 hours per week)Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders. Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.About the roleHealth New Zealand Waitaha's Pharmacy Services are patient centred: medicines focused.Our wide range of pharmacy services is provided by a positive, friendly and inclusive team of Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Assistants and administrative staff. We pride ourselves on delivering an outstanding service in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.If you have fresh ideas or valuable experience and would enjoy working within a supportive team we would love to hear from you.Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, Waitaha prides itself on supporting and developing our Pharmacy Technicians. This position has plenty of variety and challenging opportunities and innovation is encouraged by peers, senior staff and management. The department provides regular continuing education and numerous other training opportunities.We are looking for an enthusiastic technician with a good work ethic, enjoys working as part of a team, has excellent interpersonal skills and a strong desire to learn. Hospital experience is preferred but not mandatory. If you are considering a switch to hospital and have a willingness to learn, you will find you are well supported with your transition.This is an exciting and varied opportunity working within an experienced team of Pharmacists, Technicians and Assistants who are all passionate about the health and wellbeing of the Canterbury community. There will also be the opportunity to participate in our weekend roster (Saturday morning).About YouIn this role, you will be responsible for:Dispensing inpatient and outpatient medication including clinical trials, compassionate supplies, home IV therapy, chemotherapy and sterile products.Repacking.Compounding sterile and non-sterile products.Assisting with the provision of clinical pharmacy services to wards including medication history taking and patient education.Support in training of student technicians, intern and student pharmacists.Your skills will include:Excellent communication, attention to detail and time management skills.A client-focused approach to work and a commitment to providing high-quality service.Adaptable to changing team environments.Hospital pharmacy experience is advantageous but not essential.Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.A Pharmacy Technician's Certificate (level 5), or be upgrading to the former from an equivalent overseas qualification, is essential.Working for Health New ZealandHealth New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses.' We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa/New Zealand. The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work. It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Health New Zealand is committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionWe want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.How to ApplyTo view the position description and/or apply for the role please click "apply now." All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11:59pm on Monday 6th, 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Jay at ****** note applications will only be reviewed after the closing date.
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