Job Description
Pharmacy Technician, Middlemore Hospital, Counties Manukau, Permanent Fulltime
We are one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals in New Zealand. Our Inpatient Pharmacy serves Middlemore Hospital and other all provider arm facilities within Counties Manukau District e.g., the Manukau Super Clinic
We have a vision is to steer the waka of the Inpatient Dispensary at Middlemore Hospital to a cutting edge, innovative, creative, agile, and human-centred service. We provide an environment where innovative new ideas and methods of working are encouraged
Working in the Inpatient Dispensary (IPD) as a pharmacy technician, you will be faced with variety of different technical tasks and responsibilities related to the dispensing and supply of medicines Every day is likely to have something different
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 Role
You will have a variety of work with the core objective to support safe and efficient supply of medicines to our patients. This includes dispensing medicines to named patients and replenishing ward stock through automated MedStations (Pyxis) or Imprest. We utilise advanced technologies to manage medicine supply and identify opportunities to improve patient safety and efficiency of our dispensary services, and there will be opportunities for you to contribute to the optimisation of these systems. There is also the potential for you to be involved in the provision of more complex services such as the management of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and Home IV antibiotic orders.
To view the position description please Click here.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will work alongside three dispensary Pharmacists and 17 Pharmacy Technicians, as well as interact with staff outside of the inpatient pharmacy e.g., clinical ward staff both by phone and when you refill ward medicines and maintain medication areas. The role contributes to the day to day running of the dispensary and supply functions under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure the economic and efficient supply, safe storage, and distribution of medicines.
The role is well supported by the dispensary team, clinical pharmacists, and the wider pharmacy service.
For more information on living in Auckland and working in Middlemore click here
About you
You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician - NZQA Level 5 qualification (minimum)
You must be capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
You must be accurate and efficient and able to work independently
Recent work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy is preferred
You must be an effective communicator (both written and oral)
It is an advantage to have knowledge of the Pharmacy electronic systems we use e.g., ePharmacy, Pyxis
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 13 April, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Barbara Ridgway in the Recruitment Centre on 0+ 276 0044 ext. 56640, Barbara.Ridgway@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
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We are one of the largest tertiary teaching hospitals in New Zealand. Our Inpatient Pharmacy serves Middlemore Hospital and other all provider arm facilities within Counties Manukau District e.g., the Manukau Super Clinic
We have a vision is to steer the waka of the Inpatient Dispensary at Middlemore Hospital to a cutting edge, innovative, creative, agile, and human-centred service. We provide an environment where innovative new ideas and methods of working are encouraged
Working in the Inpatient Dispensary (IPD) as a pharmacy technician, you will be faced with variety of different technical tasks and responsibilities related to the dispensing and supply of medicines Every day is likely to have something different
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 Role
You will have a variety of work with the core objective to support safe and efficient supply of medicines to our patients. This includes dispensing medicines to named patients and replenishing ward stock through automated MedStations (Pyxis) or Imprest. We utilise advanced technologies to manage medicine supply and identify opportunities to improve patient safety and efficiency of our dispensary services, and there will be opportunities for you to contribute to the optimisation of these systems. There is also the potential for you to be involved in the provision of more complex services such as the management of chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition and Home IV antibiotic orders.
To view the position description please Click here.
About the Team/Service/ Location
You will work alongside three dispensary Pharmacists and 17 Pharmacy Technicians, as well as interact with staff outside of the inpatient pharmacy e.g., clinical ward staff both by phone and when you refill ward medicines and maintain medication areas. The role contributes to the day to day running of the dispensary and supply functions under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure the economic and efficient supply, safe storage, and distribution of medicines.
The role is well supported by the dispensary team, clinical pharmacists, and the wider pharmacy service.
For more information on living in Auckland and working in Middlemore click here
About you
You must be a qualified Pharmacy Technician - NZQA Level 5 qualification (minimum)
You must be capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
You must be accurate and efficient and able to work independently
Recent work experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy is preferred
You must be an effective communicator (both written and oral)
It is an advantage to have knowledge of the Pharmacy electronic systems we use e.g., ePharmacy, Pyxis
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 13 April, 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact, Barbara Ridgway in the Recruitment Centre on 0+ 276 0044 ext. 56640, Barbara.Ridgway@middlemore.co.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.
At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us. We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities. We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff - all carefully considered in our action plan. Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability. Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind –Manaakitanga, Together –Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga. If these are your values too, then join us today.
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💡 Quick Summary
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