Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Pharmacy - Prescribing and Advanced Scopes of Practice

Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland

The University of Auckland is Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading university. With more than 6,000 academic and professional staff supporting over 46,000 students, we are proud to be one of the country’s largest and most diverse employers. Our people are driven by curiosity, purpose and a shared commitment to creating positive impact for our communities.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Advance pharmacist prescribing and evolving scopes of pharmacy practice through contemporary education, scholarship and sector engagement.

The School of Pharmacy is seeking a current or recent pharmacist prescriber with expertise in prescribing education, advanced clinical practice and workforce development. You will lead and shape education that supports safe, evidence-informed pharmacist prescribing and prepares pharmacists to practise effectively within evolving scopes and models of collaborative care.

While this appointment has a particular initial focus in this area, the successful candidate will contribute more broadly to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, supervision and academic activities – particularly those with a focus on prescribing – across the School of Pharmacy according to their expertise and the evolving needs of the School.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate postgraduate and undergraduate teaching relevant to prescribing and advanced pharmacy practice.
• Contribute to learning in clinical assessment, clinical reasoning, pharmacotherapeutics, prescribing, monitoring, and collaborative care.
• Develop authentic assessments of clinical and prescribing competence, including case-based, workplace-based and/or performance approaches.
• Build relationships with prescribers, health services, regulators, Māori and Pacific health providers, professional organisations and interprofessional partners.
• Support workplace supervisors and learners and contribute to curriculum currency, accreditation readiness and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate courses or modules and contribute to curriculum review and continuous improvement.
• Enhance student learning and engagement, responding constructively to student and peer review feedback
• Develop and implement innovations in teaching and assessment, and evaluate their impact through peer review 
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, and develop research or scholarship in prescribing, medicines optimisation, advanced practice, implementation or workforce development.
• Lead and contribute to service activities within the School, Faculty, and wider University community 

This is a permanent, full-time position, though a part-time role may be considered depending on the successful candidate's needs. We are ideally seeking someone who can commence February 2027, however we can be flexible on the start date for the right person.

The appointment may be made at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level. Academic level and salary step will be determined by qualifications, experience and achievement against the University’s academic standards.

The salary range for this role is $99,788 - $145,741 depending on skills and experience.

For more detailed information, please review the position description for Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy

He kōrero mōu | About you

You will be a pharmacist prescriber with at least 12 months' experience prescribing as a pharmacist prescriber, with a strong understanding of safe prescribing and collaborative care. We are particularly interested in candidates who hold a current pharmacist-prescriber registration, or are eligible to hold one, or bring equivalent expertise in advanced clinical practice.

You will be collegial, adaptable and able to contribute beyond your principal area of expertise. You will bring a commitment to excellent student learning, evidence-informed educational practice, impactful research or scholarship, and equitable outcomes for Māori and other communities.

Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important skills

• A postgraduate clinical degree in pharmacy – ideally in prescribing – with associated clinical experience.
• Registration, or eligibility for registration, as a pharmacist prescriber in New Zealand.
• Experience teaching pharmacy, prescribing or other health-professional learners.
• Experience providing direct patient care in diverse pharmacy settings
• Expertise in one or more of prescribing, advanced clinical practice, patient assessment, clinical reasoning, medicines optimisation and interprofessional care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills. 
• Motivated and self-directed to learn and take on new challenges
• Effective organisation and time management skills
• Evidence of research or scholarship achievement and potential appropriate to Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level.
• For appointment as Senior Lecturer, evidence of leadership in postgraduate education, curriculum, research, clinical partnerships and/or postgraduate supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety and equitable access to advanced pharmacy services.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant clinical, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities. The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices and a culture that supports work-life balance
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave
• 6.75% superannuation scheme

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare, and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

For more information, please visit Staff Benefits.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply 

Applications must be submitted online by Tuesday 3 November 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

For a confidential conversation, please contact the Head of School, Associate Professor Amy Chan () Postgraduate Clinical Pharmacy Specialisation Lead Dr Rhys Ponton () Please note we are happy to answer your questions, but we do not accept applications by email.

Equity

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQIATakatāpuiMVPFAFF+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other personal circumstances go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz