Pharmacy Technician

Are you a motivated, energetic person looking to grow your career in a modern, fast-paced, pharmacy environment?

At a glance (quick facts):

• Location: Greymouth
• Position: Pharmacy Technician
• Hours:8:30am-5:30pm Monday - Friday, with rostered Saturdays from 10:00am-2:00pm
• Career progression: Clear internal pathway

YOU! – Our Ideal Candidate

You’re organised, reliable, and take pride in getting the details right. You enjoy working as part of a team and are someone others can count on to get the job done.

You’re confident working in a busy pharmacy environment, but you also understand the importance of taking the time to get things right and providing great service to our patients. You’re keen to learn, happy to take on new challenges, and bring a positive, friendly attitude to work each day.

You’re also looking to build a career, not just find your next job. We offer opportunities to develop your skills and progress through different roles within the pharmacy, so there’s plenty of room to learn, grow and take the next step in your career.

Most importantly, you’re looking for a supportive team where you can build your skills, contribute to the pharmacy, and enjoy coming to work.

People would describe you as…

• Friendly, approachable, and easy to work with.
• Energetic and motivated.
• Someone with a strong work ethic who takes pride in doing things well.
• A quick learner who enjoys keeping busy.
• Reliable and positive, even under pressure.
• A team player who enjoys contributing to a shared purpose.

If this sounds like you, keep reading – you may be exactly who we are looking for.

The Opportunity

This role gives you the chance to learn valuable skills, make a real impact, and join our outstanding team. You’ll receive full training and hands-on experience across customer service and dispensary tasks. Every day offers variety, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to a positive pharmacy experience for our community.

YOUR CAREER PATHWAY

We believe in rewarding growth, effort, and long-term commitment. We offer a clear pathway for Pharmacy Technicians to develop their skills, qualifications, and earning potential.

Trainee Technician → Level 4 → Level 5 → PACT Technician

We support ongoing study and professional development, with opportunities to progress through the different technician levels as you gain qualifications, experience, and additional skills.

Study towards Levels 3–5 is completed through Open Polytechnic, with the opportunity to progress to PACT Technician through the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ).

We’ll support you to build your skills and progress your career with us.

THE ROLE – What you will be doing

As a Pharmacy Technician at Unichem Olsens Pharmacy Greymouth, you’ll play an important role in supporting our pharmacists and wider team to provide safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy services to our patients.

You’ll be involved in the day-to-day dispensing process, preparing prescriptions, managing stock, assisting customers, and helping ensure the dispensary and pharmacy operate smoothly and efficiently.

In this role, you will:

• Assist pharmacists with the day-to-day operation of the dispensary.
• Prepare and process prescriptions accurately and efficiently under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Dispense and label medications in accordance with pharmacy procedures and legal requirements.
• Assist with prescription processing, including data entry and maintaining accurate patient records.
• Assist with stock management, including receiving, checking, pricing, and putting away stock.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and inventory control.
• Provide friendly, professional, and helpful service to patients and customers.
• Assist with enquiries and direct patients to the pharmacist when appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe dispensary and pharmacy environment.
• Follow pharmacy policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with pharmacists, technicians, and the wider team to ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive, and patient-focused team environment.

You will receive full support, guidance, and training where needed to help you succeed.

What is NOT Required

Although being a qualified pharmacy technician is preferred, it is not necessary. If you don’t have a qualification but have the right attitude and willingness to learn, we will support you with full training.

What IS Required

We are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, reliability, and a genuine interest in providing patient care. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, following procedures, and communicating clearly with both customers and team mates. A positive attitude, good organisational skills, and the ability to work as a part of a team are essential. Full training will be provided. However, you must be eager to learn and committed to maintaining high standards.

Why join our team?

When you join us, you become a part of a workplace that values trust, collaboration, and genuine care. We prioritise creating an environment where you can build new skills, feel confident in your role, and enjoy coming to work each day. Our team is committed to helping each other succeed and take pride in delivering great service to our community. It’s a place where your contributions matter and your growth is truly encouraged.

About us!!!

Unichem Olsens Pharmacy Greymouth is a family owned locally run business with a simple goal: to provide our community with reliable, friendly, and accessible pharmacy care. Since opening our doors, we’ve grown steadily by focusing on personalised service, genuine relationships, and a commitment to high-quality healthcare. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built and the loyal customers who trust us, and we continue to evolve so we can offer the best possible service to the people we serve.

How to Apply:

Please follow these instructions carefully.

1. Prepare both your CV and a cover letter.
2. Email these together in one message to [email protected]
3. Use the subject line: “Pharmacy Technician Application – [Your Name]”.