Welcome to PITO the Industry Training Organisation for Pharmacy in New Zealand 

If you are looking for information on careers and training in New Zealand’s pharmacy industry – whether as a trainee or an employer - you’ve come to the right place.

PITO is the Standard Setting Body for the qualifications for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants.

We work with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to identify training needs and ensure delivery of high quality and relevant skills and qualifications to pharmacy staff throughout New Zealand.

If you’re a trainee or want to be one, you can find out about the qualifications you need, the careers you can aim for and how to get started.

If you’re an employer, find out how our qualifications work and how you can invest in the future of your business and your staff.

Got a question? Send us an email or phone us on: 04 382 8058

or write to us at: Pharmacy House, 124 Dixon Street, PO Box 11 640, Wellington 6142

Check out the latest news updates:

NZHPA Conference 2010

The next NZHPA Conference is to be held 3 - 5 September 2010 in Hamilton. 

For details click here

To submit abstracts click here

To see NZHPA's website conference information click here

QUALIFICATIONS UPDATE

The reviewed National Certificates for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants are now registered on the NZQA website -  Click here to view.

We've been asked lots of questions about the reviewed qualifications, particularly by those who already hold the current version.  Click here for some of the most common. 

If you have any other questions, contact us and we'll be happy to answer them.

The continuing professional development modules for pharmacy technicians with the old version of the National Certificate are still in the process of being written.  If you are interested in these modules and you haven't already advised us please email tina@pito.org.nz and we will add you to the list of people to contact.  For everyone who has previously advised us of their interest in these modules do not need to do anything unless their contact details change.  We will advise you as soon as these modules become available.

Various scholarships and grants may be available to students undertaking technician and assistant training with a tertiary training institution. When enrolling you should check with your provider what scholarships you can apply for.

Are your Dispensing Procedures Robust Enough? Health & Disability Commissioner publishes Dispensing Error Reports - www.hdc.org.nz