Clinical Pharmacist – Fixed-Term (9 Months, Maternity Cover)
Clinical Pharmacist – Fixed-Term (9 Months, Maternity Cover)
South Auckland | Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Are you a Clinical Pharmacist with experience in primary or secondary care?
- Do you want to work in a large, award‑winning multidisciplinary team with a strong and supportive culture?
- Can you engage meaningfully with our diverse Tāmaki Makaurau communities through cultural and linguistic competence?
- Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of tangata whaiora?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our Wellness Support Team (WST) on a 9‑month fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is a primary care focused role, working to improve access to medicines and reduce health inequities for at‑risk communities. You will work closely alongside GPs, nurses, and other health professionals to deliver high-quality, integrated care.
About the Position
This full-time role is based across two busy South Auckland GP clinics, with additional support provided to surrounding practices.
You will play a key role in:
- Supporting medication management and optimisation
- Delivering health education to patients
- Reducing hospital admissions and improving long-term health outcomes
Key Responsibilities
- Optimise medication use to improve health outcomes
- Perform clinical evaluation of medicines, assessing effectiveness and safety
- Reconcile medications to ensure safe and appropriate use
- Support long-term condition management through recommendations or prescribing (where applicable)
- Improve medication adherence and awareness of medicine-related risks
- Lead or contribute to quality improvement initiatives, including medication audits
What You’ll Bring
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or equivalent
- Current Annual Practising Certificate (APC) without restrictions
- Postgraduate clinical pharmacy qualification (or working towards)
- Strong understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in practice
- Knowledge of inequities in medicine access and use in Aotearoa
- Excellent communication, organisational, and critical appraisal skills
Preferred Experience
- At least 2 years’ recent clinical experience (primary or hospital care)
- Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
- Experience advising or supporting other health professionals
Who You Are
You are a motivated and compassionate clinician who:
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with patients and colleagues
- Thrives working both independently and collaboratively
- Is highly organised with excellent time management
- Demonstrates cultural competence and respect for diverse communities, including Māori, Pacific, and Southeast Asian populations
- Understands and applies Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles
- Can make sound clinical judgments that reflect the needs and aspirations of tangata whaiora and whānau
- Maintains high standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability
About Us
The Wellness Support Team (WST), part of Tāmaki Health, was established in 2012 by Dr David Codyre, a leader in primary mental health in New Zealand.
Tāmaki Health’s Local Doctors and White Cross clinics network spans 40+ clinics across Tāmaki Makaurau, delivering accessible, community-focused healthcare.
We provide holistic care that integrates mental, physical, and social wellbeing, using a stepped-care model to ensure people receive the right support, at the right time.
What We Offer
- A supportive, experienced multidisciplinary team
- Structured onboarding, clinical mentoring, and peer review
- The opportunity to make a real difference in high-needs communities
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Please include a cover letter with your application.