Experienced Pharmacy Technician

Unichem Fifteenth Avenue Pharmacy – Tauranga

Full-time | Permanent | $30–$45 per hour (experience-based)
Community Pharmacy | Accredited Employer | Sponsorship may be considered

📍 Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty
🏥 Healthcare & Medical – Pharmacy

About the Pharmacy

Unichem Fifteenth Avenue Pharmacy is a busy, well-established community pharmacy located in Tauranga South. We are a long-term, stable employer with a strong reputation for professional standards, efficient dispensary systems, and a supportive, respectful team culture.

Our pharmacy operates in a high-volume NZ community pharmacy environment, providing personalised healthcare services to a loyal and diverse patient base. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our dispensary team.

Eligibility Requirement – Please Read Carefully

This role is strictly for experienced Pharmacy Technicians with New Zealand community pharmacy experience.

To be considered, applicants must meet one of the following:

• Currently living in New Zealand with 2–3+ years’ experience working as a Pharmacy Technician in a NZ community pharmacy, OR

• Overseas-qualified Pharmacist or Technician who has already worked in a New Zealand community pharmacy in a Pharmacy Technician role and can clearly demonstrate NZ dispensary workflow, systems, and compliance experience

❌ Applicants with overseas-only pharmacy or technician experience will not be considered
❌ Students, trainees, interns, or entry-level applicants will not be considered

This requirement is firm.

The Role

This is a hands-on role within a busy NZ community pharmacy dispensary, supporting Pharmacists and the wider team. You will contribute to daily workflow efficiency, dispensing accuracy, stock management, and compliance standards.

This role suits a technician who:

• Works confidently and independently

• Understands NZ community pharmacy workflow and systems

• Takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and professionalism

• Contributes positively to dispensary efficiency and team performance

• Is seeking long-term, stable employment

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, packaging, and labelling prescriptions accurately

• Referring prescriptions appropriately to Pharmacists

• Supporting daily dispensary workflow and prioritisation

• Maintaining accurate patient medication records and profiles

• Managing stock ordering, receipting, rotation, and inventory

• Using pharmacy dispensing and stock management systems ( Toniq )

• Ensuring compliance with SOPs, hygiene standards, and regulations

• Assisting with compounding under Pharmacist supervision (where applicable)

• Delivering professional, patient-focused customer service

• Supporting overall dispensary organisation and efficiency

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a NZ community pharmacy

• Proven accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability

• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-volume dispensary

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team approach

• Confidence using NZ pharmacy dispensing and stock systems

• Professional attitude, accountability, and strong work ethic

• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends

Remuneration, Hours & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent position

• Hourly rate: $30–$45 per hour, depending on experience and capability

Remuneration is based on:

• Depth and relevance of NZ community pharmacy experience

• Accuracy, efficiency, and workflow contribution

• Level of responsibility and demonstrated competence

Additional benefits include:

• Stable, rostered hours within a 7-day community pharmacy

• Supportive, professional team environment

• Staff product discounts

• Staff parking available

• Performance-based progression opportunities over time

• Referral incentive: A $500 referral bonus may be paid if you refer a suitable candidate who is successfully employed and completes a qualifying period.

• Relocation support: May be considered on a case-by-case basis for suitable NZ-based or sponsorship-eligible candidates with proven NZ pharmacy technician experience.

Remuneration reflects demonstrated value and contribution — not tenure alone.

Visa & Sponsorship

• Accredited Employer

• Employer-supported visa sponsorship may be considered

• Sponsorship is not automatic and will only be considered for candidates with proven NZ community pharmacy technician experience and long-term suitability

Eligibility & Pre-Employment Checks

• Must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand or eligible for employer-supported sponsorship

• Pre-employment checks may apply

How to Apply

Apply via SEEK with:

• Your CV

• A brief cover letter clearly outlining your New Zealand community pharmacy technician experience