Pharmacy Technician Tutor

NZMA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary coffee

Parking

Onsite gym access

Weekends off

Two weeks off over Christmas/New Year

Job summary

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) in Auckland is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Tutor for a one-year fixed-term, full-time role. You will deliver the Pharmacy Technician programme, sharing extensive pharmacy experience with a focus on community practice and dispensing.

The role includes teaching content such as anatomy, OTC, calculations, and legislation. You will need NZ registration or an NZ Certificate/Diploma in Pharmacy Technician, with strong communication skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Industry background with proven professional experience in New Zealand.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to practice patience and try out new things.
• Connect and build relationships with all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Pharmacy Technician programme to students.
• Pass on knowledge gained from extensive pharmacy experience.
• Cover anatomy & physiology, OTC, dispensing techniques, legislation, and professionalism.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patience

Student engagement

Education

NZ Registered Pharmacist

NZ Certificate in Pharmacy Technician L5

NZ Diploma in Pharmacy Technician L6

Job description

New Zealand Management Academies (NZMA) is NZ’s largest Private Training Establishment offering vocational courses and qualifications across a range of programmes. With authentic training environments, well-designed programmes and a fun and supportive learning environment, we have a mission to make a meaningful difference in the lives of all our students.

Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We strive for success in everything we do with the strongest integrity. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in through in-house training days and our annual conference.

To find out more about us, please visit https://www.nzma.ac.nz/

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician Tutor

Location: Auckland

Full-time | Fixed-term | NZMA Auckland Sylvia Park Campus

Please note that this is a one-year fixed-term, full-time position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About the role

As a Pharmacy Technician Tutor, you will be part of our team delivering the Pharmacy Technician programme. In this role, you will pass on the knowledge you have gained through your extensive pharmacy experience with an emphasis on community pharmacy and an understanding of the skill set required of a Pharmacy Technician.

Your knowledge base will also include anatomy and physiology, OTC, a range of dispensing techniques including calculations, compliance packaging and compounding, OTC, pharmacy legislation, and professionalism.

Qualifications

You will need to be a New Zealand Registered Pharmacist, or be an experienced Pharmacy Technician holding a NZ Certificate in Pharmacy Technician L5 or NZ Diploma in Pharmacy Technician (Specialist) L6. We are looking for someone with a passion for Pharmacy Education and educating future pharmacy technicians in this industry.

You don’t need any experience in teaching as we will provide you with comprehensive training and support you with teaching tools to become successful in your tutor role.

In addition, you will have:

• Industry background with proven professional experience in New Zealand
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to practice patience & try out new things
• Connect and build relationships with all your students from all walks of life
• Passionate and enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and fostering success
• Most importantly, maintain a positive & enthusiastic attitude
• Teaching experience advantageous but not a requirement

Why work with us

• Complimentary coffee, parking and free use of the onsite gym facility
• Enjoy Work-life balance with weekends off & two weeks off during Christmas & New Year!
• Our organisation is strong on developing our people and having fun while we do it. We ensure our team feels valued and informed about the direction we are heading in.
• Rewarding opportunity to support students in their education journey
• Energetic environment where value is placed on delivering outcomes rather than micro-managing tasks
• Work with the Campus Manager to see the NZMA Campus grow and be highly successful.
• A fun environment and an oportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role

We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.