Title: Area Manager

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

About Chemist Warehouse NZ

Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 70 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the evolving needs of our marketplace. As a proudly New Zealand-owned and operated business, we are committed to making healthcare more accessible to all. Our mission is simple but powerful - to break down all barriers to medication and healthcare access, so that our communities can live happier and healthier lives.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Area Manager (Christchurch) to lead and support our retail pharmacy operations accross Chemist Warehouse South City and Chemist Warehouse Christchurch City Centre, with the opportunity that the stores would increase over time. This role is responsible for providing strong leadership across multiple stores, ensuring consistent performance, compliance with company standards, and the delivery of high-quality retail outcomes.

The Area Manager plays a key role in supporting store managers, driving operational excellence, and acting as a trusted advisor to the business owner.

This role would be full time working up to 45 hours per week and offers an hourly rate of between $37.00NZD to $43.00NZD dependent on experience. Applicants should have at least 1 year in a retail management role and 1 year experience in New Zealand Pharmacy. A qualification in Management would be preferred but are not essential.

Job Responsibilities

Assisting with customer service queries

Coordinating staff recruitment

Coordinating staff training and development activities

Ensuring organisational policies and procedures are followed

Maintaining workplace Occupational Health and Safety

Resolving staffing issues and stock discrepancies

Supporting and contributing a cooperative organisational culture

Working and liasing with staff across certain stores

Skills

Ability to manage underperforming staff and other staffing issues that may arise

Dedicated work ethic

Effective leadership and management skills

Efficient problem solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Eye for detail and accuracy

Proficiency in using computer systems

Strong communication skills among all stakeholders

Why Join Us

At Chemist Warehouse, we’re proud of our culture and mission to make healthcare more accessible. Join our fast-growing team and enjoy competitive pay, generous staff discounts, fun work events, and a supportive, customer-focused environment. We offer ongoing training and plenty of opportunities for career growth. If you value innovation, dedication, and making a difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

The successful applicant will be required to meet a satisfactory National Criminal History Check outcome. Interested in joining our team? Take the next step in your career with us. Apply today and explore limitless opportunities!