Full-Time Pharmacist

Five Mile Pharmacy Queenstown; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Career progression

Relocation subsidy

Bonuses

Job summary

Five Mile Pharmacy Queenstown invites a motivated NZ-registered Pharmacist to join our close-knit team in Queenstown. The role offers a dynamic mix of dispensing, clinical services, vaccination delivery and pharmacist prescribing under standing orders, with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes.

We provide mentorship, a supportive team, relocation assistance if moving to Queenstown, and pathways toward ownership opportunities for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered Pharmacist with current APC and Vaccinator Status (or willingness to train).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills showing leadership.
• Experience with Pharmacist prescribing (under standing orders), vaccinating and dispensing to deliver excellent patient outcomes.
• Willingness to work sole-charge during weekend shifts and adapt to a varied role.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmaceutical services and support OTC product knowledge.
• Deliver vaccinations and support Pharmacist prescribing under standing orders.
• Maintain accuracy, organisation and proactive patient care in a diverse environment.
• Collaborate with local healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

NZ Registered Pharmacist

Vaccinator Status

Clinical Services Accreditation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Five Mile Pharmacy Queenstown – Queenstown, South Island

Five Mile Pharmacy Queenstown is a well-established, community-focused independent pharmacy seeking an inspired Pharmacist to join our team in December 2026. This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for more than a standard dispensing role within a community pharmacy to invest in your growth, leadership and value your contribution.

What we are offering:

• Competitive Pay $60-$65 per hour based on experience
• Professional Development and Training - work with and be mentored by experienced Pharmacists in a multifaceted environment within a highly varied role. All applicable training, APC, PDA, PSNZ Fees paid for. We also provide a clear pathway for those seeking career progression within the pharmacy, to ownership opportunities for the right candidate.
• Professional Collaboration - working with strong relationships with Specialists, GPs, Nurse Prescribers, Midwives, Dentists, Veterinarians, Hospital Doctors, Nurses, Physiotherapist and Podiatrists.
• Excellent Work/Life Balance - we are passionate about great work and life balance; skiing/snowboarding, biking, hiking, exploring Queenstown and its beautiful surrounding region. Queenstown offers a great lifestyle and an unparalleled outdoor playground for your days off to explore.
• Great Team - we are a fully supportive, friendly, close-knitted owner operator team and are strongly valued by the local community. We choose to make a difference in our contribution to our community.
• Hassle-Free Transition - Subsidised Relocation Cost (if you are moving to Queenstown for the position from within NZ)
• Retention Bonus + Performance Bonus (reviewed annually) + Annual Rate Review

What we are looking for:

• An enthusiastic and capable NZ Registered Pharmacist with a current APC + Vaccinator Status (or willingness to train as a Vaccinator) + Clinical services Accreditation (Sildenafil, ECP, UTI, Selected OCs, Standing Orders)
• A leader and a supportive team member with strong communication and interpersonal skills, sales confidence with OTC and Pharmacy products and is passionate about nutritional and complementary medicine
• A Pharmacist with an ability to work accurately, is organised and adaptable to a varied role including Pharmacist Prescribing (under standing order), Vaccinating, and Dispensing with a strong commitment to delivering excellent patient outcomes
• A Pharmacist capable of practising sole-charge during weekend shifts, is punctual, motivated, efficient and proactive to deliver excellent patient care
• A team member with a great sense of adventure, kindness, compassion and care
• *Applicants for this position must have a NZ residency or valid NZ Working Permit/Visa.
• *Applicants must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy and is a NZ Registered Pharmacist with a current APC.
• *Current 2026 NZ Interns and newly qualified NZ Pharmacists are welcomed to apply.