Intern Pharmacist

• Fixed-term full time (1FTE; 80 hours per fortnight)
• Intern Pharmacist Position for 2027

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

Health New Zealand Taranaki is excited to offer an Intern Pharmacist position for 2027. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team committed to clinical excellence and continuous learning.

As an Intern Pharmacist, youll work under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist while gaining hands-on experience across a variety of clinical areas. Your role will include (but is not limited to) delivering clinical services to a designated ward, supporting medicines information and reconciliation processes, participating in education sessions, and assisting with non-sterile compounding. Youll also gain exposure to our electronic systems, including e-Pharmacy, Pyxis, and MedChart, and work alongside our clinical teams in areas such as the Emergency Department and Antimicrobial Stewardship.

Youll be well supported throughout your internship, with opportunities to develop your clinical skills and be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

For information on the salary band and the position description, please click here.

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Hospital Pharmacy Internship Applicant Information 2027

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Intern Information Brochure 2026

About the Service

Health New Zealand - Taranaki's 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 focus on ensuring optimal patient-centered 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.

About you

You will need to have:

• A Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Hold a current APC with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand

Applicants must submit a minimum of a cover letter and an up-to-date CV with your application.

About Taranaki

• Do you want to work for an employer known for their focus on employee wellness?
• Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team?
• Come join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga.

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a placewhere you can ski and surf in the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture.Clickhereto read more information about Taranaki.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector to a population of 116,600 people. To hear more about our culture, view the video on ourcareers page.

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 Maori, 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 30 April 2026. Forfurther information,please contact Kasey Wheatley at Kasey.wheatley@tdhb.org.nz.

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.