Pharmacy Technician Tutor

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician Tutor
Location: Auckland CBD
Full-time (or Part-time option available) | Permanent | NZMA Auckland Central

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Alternatively, part-time arrangements of at least 3 days per week may also be considered for the right candidate.

Please indicate in your cover letter whether you’re interested in full-time or part-time work. If part-time, please include your preferred number of days and the days you’re available to work.

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 packaing and compounding, OTC, pharmacy legislation, and professionalism.   

Qualifications

About you:    
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 

Additional Information

Why work with us?  

• 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 opportunity to stand out is all on offer with this role 

Our application process:  

 To apply for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Please make sure to indicate in your cover letter whether you’re interested in full-time or part-time work. If part-time, please include your preferred number of days and which days you’re available to work.

Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we’re attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students. 

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.