Pharmacy Assistant

• Permanent full time 1.0FTE (40 hours per week)
• Based at Christchurch Health Campus
• Join a large, collaborative pharmacy team

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

Ngā Ratonga Kēmihi. Te manawanui he kaupapa; he rongoā e arotahi ana

Pharmacy Services.  Patient centred: medicines focused

We are seeking a Pharmacy Distribution team member to join our hospital pharmacy service in Christchurch. This role plays a key part in ensuring medicines are safely and efficiently supplied to clinical areas across our hospital sites.

You will work across Christchurch Hospital, Burwood Hospital and Hillmorton Hospital, supporting the distribution and movement of medicines and working closely with pharmacy and clinical teams. The role offers variety, a fast paced environment and the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of hospital pharmacy operations.

You will be part of a large, collaborative pharmacy team including pharmacists, technicians, assistants and administrative staff, all working together to deliver timely and reliable medicines services that support patient care.

We are committed to supporting and developing our pharmacy assistants and distribution staff. Training is provided, improvement ideas are encouraged, and there are opportunities to build skills and progress within the service over time.

Christchurch and the wider Canterbury region offers an excellent quality of life, with easy access to outdoor recreation, arts and events, and a vibrant food and hospitality scene.

Key tasks include:

• Providing pharmacy stock requirements to all areas within the organisation
• Preparing orders using bar code scanning, stock selection, checking and packing
• Delivery of orders across hospital sites
• Responsibility for maintaining stock levels in a designated clinical area
• Answering enquiries from wards and other pharmacy staff
• Basic computer data entry
  

About You

We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail focused and enjoys being part of a busy team environment. If you take pride in doing things well and want to contribute to a service that makes a real difference, we would be pleased to hear from you.

• No formal qualifications required
• Basic computer literacy
• A good level of physical fitness
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Good communication skills
• Great teamwork
• Attention to detail

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 11th August 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Courtney Bell at courtney.bell@cdhb.health.nz

Please note, we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert therefore we encourage you to apply early.

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