Pharmacist – Join Our Team in Beautiful Whangarei!

Are you a Pharmacist with a current APC?
Looking for part-time or full-time work in a supportive, vibrant environment?
Want to live in a stunning coastal city with great work-life balance and affordable living?

This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Us

Kensington Pharmacy is ideally located next to a modern Health Hub featuring a GP practice and private hospital, just minutes from Whangarei’s city centre. Our large dispensary and strong retail team work together to provide exceptional care to our local community. At Kensington Pharmacy, we’re passionate about helping customers achieve the best possible health outcomes.

As one of the largest locally owned community pharmacies in Northland, we offer a career that’s dynamic, impactful, and rewarding.

The Role

• Dispense medications accurately and efficiently

• Provide exceptional patient counseling and medication advice

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimise patient outcomes

• Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations

• Support daily pharmacy operations with care and professionalism

• Work across a range of services and make a real difference to patients

Why Join Us?

We’re not just a pharmacy—we’re redefining what pharmacy can be. Our focus is on clinical services that expand the pharmacist’s role, giving patients easier access to care. What We Offer:

• Continuous professional development in a collaborative, positive environment

• Meaningful relationships with patients- making a real difference every day

• Free, ongoing training. and relocation assistance available.

• Opportunity to grow your skills in:

  • Clinical Services for example, Shingles and Herpes treatement , ECP, Coughs and Colds, Throat Assessments, issuing Medical Certificates, and more

  • Diverse Practice Areas, for example, dispensing for Resthome using 1Chart and Medi-Map, Vaccinations, prescribing on Standing Orders through ‘Early Care Services’

• Competitive Hourly Rate, Staff Discounts, and Pharmacy Defense covered

• 100% of your APC covered for the first year, then 50% thereafter

• As a 7-day business, we offer flexible schedules in diverse, vibrant pharmacy environment

Why Whangarei?

• Beautiful beaches and coastal walks just minutes away

• Affordable housing compared to major cities

• Thriving arts and culture scene with galleries, cafes, and events

• Outdoor lifestyle – surfing, hiking, fishing, and boating at your doorstep

• Family-friendly community with great schools and amenities

• Only 2 hours from Auckland, but without the traffic and high living costs!

What We’re Looking For

• Pharmacist with a current NZ APC

• NZ residency or valid work permit
  (Applicants from Australia, UK, USA, Canada, and Ireland welcome!)

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Extra accreditations (ECP, Vaccinator, Sildenafil) are a bonus – must have a willingness to learn

Ready to take the next step?

Join us at Kensington Pharmacy by applying online including your CV and Cover Letter.