Clinical Pharmacist - Office Based

Clinical Pharmacist - Office Based

Location: Any of our WellSouth Offices (Dunedin, Invercargill, Alexandra, Wanaka)

Fixed term for 11 months

FTE: 0.8

At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.

POSITION PURPOSE 

This is a dedicated clinician to help Primary Care Providers who do not have a practice-based pharmacist. Activities include participation in inter-disciplinary team meetings, support with medication related quality improvement activities and to provide educational materials and support.  In addition, this pharmacist also provides in house support to fellow WellSouth Clinicians and input into WellSouth Programmes. 

The pharmacist will work with primary care teams to provide clinical guidance, assistance and support around medications, with a focus on reducing inequities and working with priority populations. 

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZ), or equivalent. 


• Post-graduate Clinical Pharmacy qualification. 


• Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand holding a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with no restrictions. 
  


• Awareness and understanding of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi to WellSouth as a public health organisation. 


• At least 5 years’ post-registration experience. 


• Current Driver’s Licence. 


• In-depth knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical services. 


• Ability to identify trends in individual patient data, including appropriate application of equity focused approaches to guide best practice prescribing. 


• Effective interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team. 
  

We offer: 

• A supportive work environment where you will make a real impact on the lives of our diverse communities.


• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.


• A commitment to upholding the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi.


• To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer a competitive salary, flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your birthday.


• Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.


• Inhouse equity training, Te Reo training and associated professional development


• We are a rainbow tick certified workplace, the first PHO in Aotearoa New Zealand.
  
  

 Our Values - Tō Mātou Uara

• He mana tō te whānau – Whānau Centred


• Tōkeke - Equitable


• Manawa whakaute - Respectful


• Pono – Transparent

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Please note that we don’t always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.

Applications close: 9 February 2026

Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.

WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government’s Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.