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Posted 06 August, 2026

Pharmacist

Unichem Pharmacy
Greymouth, WTC, NZ Full Time
Reference: 54d693148927781e

Job Description

Remuneration: $60.00–$65.00 per hour (depending on experience), plus a $10,000 relocation bonus and Annual Loyalty Bonus Scheme. Professional Development Pathways: Clinical Leadership and Preceptor opportunities. We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified pharmacists, including pharmacists looking to relocate to New Zealand, through the Recognised Equivalent Qualification Route (REQR) About you You are punctual, reliable, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team. Your patients appreciate your personalised care, and your ability to combine empathy with strong clinical knowledge to achieve the best health outcomes. Minimum Skills, Experience and Qualifications You are a qualified pharmacist with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or an equivalent recognised qualification. You hold, or are eligible to obtain, registration with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand and a current Annual Practising Certificate before commencing employment. You are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and quality service. You work collaboratively, embrace change and actively seek opportunities to grow professionally. You're motivated to join a progressive, multi-site organisation where long-term career development is encouraged. You're passionate about making a genuine difference in patients' lives every day. You're eager to expand your clinical scope and be recognised and rewarded for developing new skills. You're a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. You're adaptable, solution-focused and willing to help wherever needed. You're interested in mentoring the next generation of pharmacists through preceptor opportunities. You demonstrate professionalism, integrity and exceptional attention to detail. Role Specifics Full-time position. Competitive remuneration of $60.00-$65.00 per hour, depending on experience. $10,000 relocation bonus to assist with moving expenses. Up to three months' accommodation can be provided for eligible applicants relocating from elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas, allowing you time to settle into the community and secure long-term accommodation. Annual Loyalty Bonus for your first five years, with opportunities for ongoing rewards beyond this. We cover all APC, membership fees, professional development, training and accreditation costs. Career progression opportunities including Clinical Leadership, Preceptor responsibilities and future leadership pathways. Overseas Applicants Welcome We warmly welcome applications from qualified pharmacists currently living in Australia, Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States. If you've been considering making New Zealand home, we'd love to help make the transition as smooth as possible. Relocating internationally is a big step, which is why we'll support you throughout the entire journey, from accepting your position through to settling into your new life on the beautiful West Coast. Our team can assist you with: Guidance throughout the New Zealand pharmacist registration process. Support with recognised qualification pathways and registration requirements. Assistance understanding visa and immigration pathways. A $10,000 relocation bonus. Up to three months' accommodation on arrival (if required). Ongoing support before, during and after your move to New Zealand. Whether you're looking for a lifestyle change, career progression or a fresh start, we're committed to helping you make your move to New Zealand a success. Job Description We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Pharmacist to join our team. As a vital member of the healthcare system, you'll play an important role in ensuring the safe, effective and optimal use of medicines while delivering outstanding patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work across an expanding range of community pharmacy healthcare services within a modern, progressive pharmacy environment. Key Tasks and Responsibilities Accurately dispense prescription and over-the-counter medicines while maintaining the highest professional and legal standards. Provide expert medication counselling and advice to patients. Deliver clinical services including vaccinations and minor ailment consultations. Promote health, wellbeing and disease prevention within the community. Maintain accurate stock, dispensing and administrative records. Work collaboratively with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care. Uphold all Pharmacy Council of New Zealand standards, legislation and ethical responsibilities. Undertake Preceptor responsibilities and contribute to developing future pharmacists. Why Choose the West Coast? Imagine finishing work and being only minutes away from world-class hiking, mountain biking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, surfing and breathtaking scenery. Forget long commutes and city traffic. In Greymouth you'll enjoy an affordable lifestyle, welcoming community and more time doing what you love. Whether you're raising a family, seeking adventure or simply looking for a better work-life balance, the West Coast offers an exceptional quality of life. About Us Unichem Olsens Pharmacy is part of a family-owned, multi-site community pharmacy group with a genuine one-team mindset. Our pharmacist team brings extensive clinical knowledge, embraces innovation and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care. We've invested heavily in technology, automation and modern systems to allow our pharmacists to spend more time doing what they do best - caring for patients. Our purpose-built pharmacy provides an efficient, supportive and enjoyable workplace where you'll be encouraged to develop your clinical skills and progress your career. Our company culture is built on quality, collaboration and continuous improvement. We provide regular professional development opportunities and encourage our team to explore new responsibilities and career pathways across our wider organisation. Openness, honesty and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do. Everyone is encouraged to share ideas, solve challenges together and contribute to improving the way we work. We also believe work should be enjoyable. We celebrate our successes, support one another, enjoy regular team social events and share plenty of laughs along the way. Giving back to our community is important to us, and we're proud supporters of local schools, sporting clubs and community organisations throughout the West Coast. Ready for Your Next Adventure? Whether you're local, relocating within New Zealand or moving from overseas, we'd love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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