Expressions of Interest - Adjuncts, Pharmacy

Open Polytechnic operates nationwide as the specialist provider of vocational open and distance learning and is seeking Workplace Assessors for our Pharmacy Technician programmes (Level 4 and Level 5).

We are interested to hear from Pharmacists in the areas of Hamilton, West Coast, Nelson City, North Otago/South Canterbury, Hawkes Bay and Palmerston North

The successful applicant(s) are required to have:

• A current annual practising certificate
• At least two years practical experience in a community or hospital dispensary working with Pharmacy technicians in New Zealand
• Training and assessment experience (preferred)
• A high level of empathy
• A current vaccination certificate and ability to meet current standards for the workplace of the assessment

Adjunct activities will include the following:

• Workplace Assessing (Face-to-Face)

     This is an occasional role that requires the Workplace Assessor to assess learners' practical skills at dispensing, face to face, in their own workplace.  Each occasion may take up to four (4) hours including preparation and travel.  Some regional travel may be required.

The successful applicant will have:

• A high standard of written English;
• Subject matter expertise or a relevant qualification in the related discipline;
• Appreciation of New Zealand's cultural context;
• Ability to assess learners in the technical knowledge of the subject area;
• NZ Bank Account and IRD number; and
• Access to Information and Communication Technology (ICT) including internet, computer, and telephone/mobile phone.

Training and access to online tools will be provided. 

This is a contracted Adjunct role which is undertaken part-time and offsite.  Training with regards to Open Polytechnic's expectations will be provided.  Fees payable are competitive and reflect the skills and knowledge required to undertake the Adjunct role.

Please email your CV and a covering letter indicating your interest, academic expertise, and availability to adjunctworkforce@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.

Expressions of Interest close midday on 30th April 2022.