Dispensary Coordinator

Waikatodhbnewsroom; Hastings; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Hastings, New Zealand, is seeking an experienced Dispensary Coordinator to lead the hospital pharmacy team. The role involves overseeing medication procurement, guiding pharmacy staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Candidates should possess a National Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Level 5 or above, with excellent organizational and communication skills. This position offers a collaborative work environment dedicated to patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the NZ pharmacy sector and relevant legislation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or supervising others.
• Commitment to patient safety and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication procurement, dispensing, and distribution.
• Mentor and guide pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Coordinate rostering and work allocation for the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving mindset

Education

National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) Level 5 or above

Job description

# Dispensary Coordinator* **Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Hospital, Pharmacy*** **Permanent, Full-time 80 hours per fortnight (1 FTE)**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**As the Dispensary Coordinator - Senior Pharmacy Technician, youll play a pivotal role in the smooth, safe, and efficient delivery of hospital pharmacy services. This senior position provides daytoday leadership of the dispensary, overseeing medication procurement, dispensing, distribution, stock management, and technical workflows that support clinical teams across the hospital.You will mentor and guide pharmacy technicians and assistants, support Pharmacists, coordinate rostering and work allocation, and ensure operational excellence in line with legislation, professional standards, and organisational priorities. This is a dynamic, problemsolving role where your leadership, technical expertise, and eye for detail will directly improve patient safety, service quality, and medication access for our hospital and wider Hawkes Bay community.**About the Team/Service/ Location**Youll join the Hospital Pharmacy team at Te Whatu Ora - Hawkes Bay, a collaborative group of Pharmacists, technicians, assistants, and clinical leaders who work together to deliver highquality, patientcentred medication services. The team supports inpatient wards, outpatient clinics, aseptic services, community providers, and regional partners.Youll work closely with the Pharmacy Manager, Clinical Pharmacists, Aseptic Services, Medicines Management and Quality teams, and external stakeholders such as community pharmacies, PHO partners, suppliers, and the Ministry of Health. This is a supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development, and continuous improvement - grounded in Te Mauri o Rongo and the values of care, respect, and service excellence.Hawkes Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about, click to take a closer look at what Hawkes Bay has to offer.**About you**Youll be an experienced, confident, and organised Senior Pharmacy Technician who is ready to step into (or continue thriving in) a leadership role. You will bring:* A National Certificate in Pharmacy (Technician) Level 5 or above.* Strong understanding of the NZ pharmacy sector, relevant legislation, PHARMAC processes, and medicines management principles.* Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring or supervising others.* Excellent organisational skills, accuracy, and the ability to prioritise in a busy operational environment.* Confident communication skills and a collaborative, solutionsfocused mindset.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort learning IT systems.* A commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and Te Tiritibased practice.* Physical capacity to meet the role requirements (manual handling, kneeling, lifting, etc.).Desirable:* Hospital pharmacy experience.* PACT qualification.* Familiarity with ePharmacy and basic accounting skills.* Previous management experience in pharmacy or another operational setting.**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 review the position profile, click To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Brittany Marshall via email on [e-mail]*We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.*| Location: | | | | --- | | North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings | |