Senior Therapeutic Group Manager/Team Leader

Closing date: 24 Aug 2025 17:00 | Work Type: Permanent full-time | Salary range: $128377 - $160,471

About Pharmac Te Pātaka Whaioranga | Ētahi kōrero mō Te Pātaka Whaioranga

At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we endeavour to deliver the best health outcomes for all New Zealanders through investment in medicines and medical devices.

We are a close-knit whānau with around 190 staff. We take pride in what we do, we work hard, and have fun along the way.

Our values, Ngā uruatanga, ground our behaviour and guide our thinking:

Whakarongo - we listen with intent and empathy to understand

Tūhono - we connect with people, communities, the health system and each other

Wānanga - we draw on evidence and people's experiences to improve

Māia - we challenge ourselves

Kaitiakitanga - we safeguard wellbeing for New Zealanders, now and for the future


Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Role

We are seeking a driven, people-focused leader to lead a group of 4-6 Therapeutic Group Managers in our Pharmaceutical Funding team.

The Pharmaceutical Funding team play a pivotal role in securing medicines and vaccines on behalf of New Zealanders. Across a range of assigned therapeutic groups, the team support strategic and transactional activities. The team use rigorous clinical, economic and commercial market analysis to develop funding proposals, and lead complex contract negotiations with pharmaceutical companies. This work directly impacts Pharmac's core purpose to deliver the best health outcomes from the New Zealand governments investment in medicines and medical devices.

This position is a member of the Pharmaceutical Funding Leadership team, and contributes to driving a positive, high-performing culture across the Pharmaceutical Funding team. As a Team Leader, you will support the development of Therapeutic Group Managers, and enable them to flourish in their roles.

As well as leading a team of Therapeutic Group Managers, you will be responsible for leading and managing Pharmac strategies for pharmaceutical funding, including expenditure management, within assigned therapeutical groups. You will lead the development of funding proposals and outline the impact of pharmaceutical expenditure, along with negotiating contracts with pharmaceutical companies.


About you | Mōhou ake

Are you solution focused and comfortable working in a fluid, and sometimes unpredictable environment? Are you motivated by contributing towards the quality of life of all New Zealanders?

We are looking for a people-focused leader who can lead and inspire a team, as well as successfully manage their own workload of therapeutic groups.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

People leadership experience: managing, mentoring, supporting, and growing people to achieve their career aspirations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
In depth knowledge of pharmaceuticals and the pharmaceutical sector
Experience working in the health sector; or experience in science or economics
An ability to present complex scientific, clinical, economic and financial data in a clear manner, particularly in a business case format
Strong written skills, with an ability to write recommendations in a succinct manner
Proven contract negotiation skills, with an ability to understand legal and commercial considerations
Strong relationship management skills, with experience developing effective working relationships with diverse, and challenging, stakeholders
Proven project management experience
Who are you? Ko wai koe?

In your application we invite you to share who you are, your personal values, your whakapapa, as well as your interests and motivations in ing for this role. We are interested to learn about your personal attributes, experiences and the diverse perspectives you could bring to the role and Pharmac. We acknowledge attributes may extend to having been gained outside of the workforce and encourage you to share these in your application.


Joining Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga

We are a whānau centered organisation and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.

To support our staff and their whānau we offer:

Five weeks annual leave
Additional paid leave for our end of year close-down period
An annual $500 hauora payment for eligible staff
Health Insurance corporate discount with Southern Cross
Paid Parental Leave support in addition to minimum legislative requirements.
Hybrid working - work from home up to two days per week.
At Pharmac | Te Pātaka Whaioranga we welcome all staff with a mihi whakatau during their first month. For Māori staff, we offer mihi whakatau on your first day, where your whānau and manuhiri are welcome to attend. As you come through our waharoa, you will be welcomed into our growing support network - Maōri Caucus.
This role is Band 9, with a total range of $128,377 - $160,471 total remuneration, inclusive of 3% KiwiSaver Employer contribution. The appointment salary is subject to the preferred candidate's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

We strive to represent New Zealand Aotearoa and the diverse communities we serve. We are committed to championing workplace inclusion and acknowledge that in order to do their best work, we must foster an environment where people are comfortable to be themselves and work in a way that best suits their individual needs.


Job details
Reference #
15005

Posted on
07 Aug 2025

Closes on
24 Aug 2025 17:00

Expertise
Pharmaceutical

Job level(s)
Experienced, Management

Work type(s)
Permanent full-time