Intern Pharmacist - Unichem Katikati Pharmacy

Unichem Pharmacy; Bay of Plenty; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Unichem Katikati Pharmacy in Katikati is offering an Intern Pharmacist position to support day-to-day dispensary operations under supervision, providing accurate dispensing and learning about pharmacy services.

This role focuses on developing clinical knowledge, patient interactions, and understanding the retail pharmacy business, with mentorship and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Be in final year of Bachelor of Pharmacy and enrolled or planning to enrol in EVOLVE Intern Training Programme.
• Obtain provisional registration with Pharmacy Council of NZ under Intern Scope of Practice before starting.
• Excellent communication skills and motivation for continual improvement of self and the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day dispensary operations and provide accurate dispensing under supervision.
• Learn dispensary operations, pharmacy retail business and how it all operates together.
• Grow clinical knowledge and confidence within a supportive community-focused pharmacy environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly and hardworking

Motivated and dedicated to continualim

Education

Final year of Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZ or approved overseas institution)

Job description

Ready to kickstart your pharmacy career? Join one of NZ's leading health and wellness teams at Unichem Pharmacy - where your growth, learning, and impact truly matter.

• 12 Month fixed-term position - Working Full Time - 40 Hours per week
• Based at Unichem Katikati Pharmacy
• $23.95 - $25.00 per hour - Depending on experience

What you will be doing as an Intern Pharmacist

You will be assisting with day to day operations within the Dispensary and be providing accurate and efficient dispensing of pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a preceptor. Working alongside the wider Pharmacy team you will also be learning about Dispensary operations, the Pharmacy Retail business and how it all operates together.

You will be encouraged, mentored, and given real opportunities to grow your clinical knowledge and confidence within a positive well - established community-loved pharmacy environment that goes beyond scripts. We pride ourselves on providing personalised health advice, a wide range of services (vaccinations, health checks, minor ailments and more) and strong relationships with our patients and community. Build your confidence amongst the most supportive team and have some fun along the way.

This role will require you to work approximately 40 hours per week on rotating rosters which gives a full circle picture of the business and our patients.

If you are friendly, hardworking with a passion for helping our patients stay well and feel great then here is a perfect place to kick start your career. We look forward to your application.

To be eligible for an Intern Pharmacist position, applicants must:

• Be in their final year of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (NZ or approved overseas institution).
• Be enrolled (or planning to enrol) in the EVOLVE Intern Training Programme.
• Obtain provisional registration with the Pharmacy Council of NZ under the Intern Scope of Practice before starting.
• Have excellent communication skills
• Be motivated and dedicated to continual improvement of self and the business

Our difference? It's in the care and advice we give every day. At Unichem, we're about clinical and pharmacist-led services and people trust us for it. As an intern, you'll gain hands‑on experience across many areas of pharmacy practice, giving you the foundation for a truly impactful career.

If you're hardworking, curious, and driven to help people live well, this is your moment. There's no better place to kickstart your pharmacist journey than with Green Cross Health and a Unichem Pharmacy.