Pharmacy Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora - Lakes – Rotorua, North Island

Pharmacy Technician

0.4 FTE permanent + 0.2 FTE (3 months fixed term)

Rotorua Hospital

A fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic hospital pharmacy team in the heart of New Zealand's adventure capital

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

We have a vacancy for a highly motivated individual wishing to join our pharmacy team to support our pharmacy services.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in our department by ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely supply of medications to patients across Rotorua Hospital. You will be a key point of contact for nurses and other healthcare professionals, providing essential support and information. Your daily tasks will be varied, including dispensing a wide range of pharmaceuticals, preparing non‑sterile compounded products, and assisting with stock management to maintain optimal inventory levels. This is a role where your attention to detail and commitment to patient safety will directly contribute to excellent patient care. You'll work collaboratively with pharmacists and other technicians in a fast‑paced and rewarding environment.

You will be exposed to automated dispensing units (Pyxis) - this is an ongoing project rolling across 2025‑2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a patient focused, multidisciplinary team and experience hospital pharmacy.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our team is split across two sites (Rotorua and Taupo) and consists of 19 staff members : 13xpharmacists, 1xPharmacy intern and 5x technicians. Lots of variety and opportunities to take advantage of to help keep yourself stimulated.

Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides healthcare from its two modern and progressive general hospitals in Rotorua and Taupo, New Zealand. The Lakes district is becoming the lifestyle destination of choice and is well known for its many outdoor recreational activities, family friendly beaches, and a growing multi‑cultural community. Working at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Lakes provides a great opportunity to balance an amazing lifestyle with a rewarding professional experience.

As well as a supportive, inclusive and diverse work environment, Health New Zealand |Te Whatu Ora Lakes offer competitive salary, free staff parking, free flu vaccination, discounts (with local businesses), and access to Employee Assistance Program.

For more information on living and working in Rotorua and Taupo click here

About you

We are looking for :

• A qualified Pharmacy Technician must be a NZ Certified Pharmacy Technician Level 4, 5 or 6 with or without a PACT qualification
• You will be a flexible team player, with a diligent approach to your work.
• You will be a problem‑solver with a positive `can‑do attitude.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, be consistent, reliable and accurate in your work.
• You will have a very high standard of ethical and professional practice.
• You will be customer service focused.
• We seek a person with a good sense of humor who is willing to share their experience and expertise with the rest of the team

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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 before end of posting date. If you have any questions about the role, please contact

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