Pharmacy Assistant

Chemist Warehouse; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Staff discounts

Training & development

Free flu vaccinations

EAP access

Job summary

Chemist Warehouse New Plymouth City Centre is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Part-Time Pharmacy Assistant. You will help customers with queries, manage stock, process sales at the till, and set up promotional displays in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.

The role offers flexible hours, ongoing training, staff discounts, and opportunities for career development within a growing NZ-owned chain.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a customer-facing environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy products is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the business.
• S2/S3 and Certificate I-III training highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with general queries.
• Replenish stock and maintain inventory levels.
• Process purchases through the POS system.
• Set up displays for promotions.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Pharmacy product knowledge

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate I-III in Community Pharmacy

S2/S3 Pharmacy training

Job description

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Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 70 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our marketplace. As a proudly New Zealand‑owned and operated business, we are committed to making healthcare more accessible to all. Our mission is simple but powerful - to break down all barriers to medication and healthcare access, so that our communities can live happier and healthier lives.

• Flexible working hours and competitive hourly rates
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Discounts across all of our brands!
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Free flu vaccinations
• Access to EAP and support services

The Opportunity

Chemist Warehouse New Plymouth City Centre is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our team as a Part‑Time Pharmacy Assistant!

Job Responsibilities

Assisting customers with general queries

Replenishing stock and maintaining inventory levels

Serving customers and processing purchases through our Point‑of‑Sale system

Setting up displays for catalogue promotions

Skills

Ability to work well in a team and autonomously

Dedicated work ethic

Eye for detail and accuracy

Knowledge of Pharmacy products

Strong communication skills between all stakeholders

Willingness to learn and grow with the business

Certifications

S2 & S3 trained applicants highly regarded

Certificates I - III in Community Pharmacy highly regarded

Physical Requirements

Repeat the same movements

Stand for long periods of time

Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls