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Posted 18 August, 2026

Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Taranaki District Health Board
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
Reference: 0d92738ac3bae5ea

Job Description

Auckland City Hospital, Te Toka Tumai Auckland Permanent, full-time (Monday to Friday) Retail and dispensary support within a hospital pharmacy environment Opportunity to contribute to patient care and wellbeing Applicants must have current legal rights to live and work in New Zealand to be eligible to apply Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders. About the Role We have an opportunity for a Retail Pharmacy Assistant to join the team at Auckland City Hospital Pharmacy. This role is responsible for providing high-quality customer service to patients and customers in a friendly and professional manner. You will support both the dispensary and retail teams, assisting with over-the-counter (OTC) sales, stock management, and general day-to-day pharmacy operations. You will also play a key role in supporting patients with non-prescription healthcare advice and ensuring the pharmacy runs efficiently through effective stock control and customer engagement. Please visit the position description here . About the Team/Service At Te Toka Tumai Auckland, were not just hiring were building the future. Aotearoas health system is in an exciting period of transformation, underpinned by the vision of Pae Ora / Healthy Futures. Together, were creating a more equitable, accessible, and people-centred health system that works for everyone. The Auckland City Hospital Pharmacy team works closely together to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality outpatient pharmacy services. This is a collaborative, fast-paced environment where teamwork, initiative, and strong communication are essential. About you You bring a strong customer focus and a positive, team-oriented approach to your work. To be successful in this role, you will: Bring a strong customer service focus and a genuine interest in supporting patients Be reliable, well organised, and able to work effectively in a busy environment Have good communication and interpersonal skills Be proactive and willing to support the wider pharmacy team Be comfortable providing basic health and wellness advice within scope Knowledge of the pharmaceutical or healthcare environment National Certificate in Pharmacy (Retail Assistant) or equivalent Experience working with pharmacy systems (e.g. Toniq) About the location For more information on living and working in Auckland click here . Working at Health New Zealand Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities. We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Job details Job Reference: Job Reference: ADHB24555A Location: North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland Job type: Job type: Permanent Full time Expertise: Clinical - Allied Health - Pharmacy Assistant #J-18808-Ljbffr

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