Intern Pharmacist - Unichem Pharmacy Greenmeadows

Green Cross Health; Napier; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay packages

Staff discounts

Teach Me learning platform

Growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Green Cross Health's Unichem Pharmacy Greenmeadows in Napier is offering a pharmacist intern position to start your career in a supportive learning environment. You will gain hands-on experience in dispensing and pharmacy services while working under a preceptor.

The role is a full-time fixed-term internship (~40 hours/week on rotating rosters) with a clear pathway to becoming a licensed pharmacist within a locally operated Green Cross Health affiliated pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Final year of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (NZ or approved overseas institution)
• Enrolled (or planning to enroll) in EVOLVE Intern Training Programme
• Legally able to work in New Zealand (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or appropriate Work Visa holder)
• Obtain provisional registration with the Pharmacy Council of NZ under the Intern Scope of Practice before starting
• Meet the Pharmacy Council's Fit and Proper Person criteria (e.g., good character, no major criminal history, safe to practise)

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations within the Dispensary and provide accurate dispensing under supervision
• Work alongside the wider Pharmacy team to learn about Dispensary operations and the Pharmacy Retail business
• Gain hands-on experience across many areas of pharmacy practice and development towards a professional Pharmacist role

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (final year)

Job description

Pharmacist Intern Position - Start Your Career with Unichem Pharmacy Greenmeadows!

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.

• Full-time fixed-term internship position
• A supportive and experienced team dedicated to your professional development
• More than just a job - we're invested in your future.

What you will be doing

In your internship 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.

This is a great opportunity for you to get insight into what it is like to work within a locally operated, Green Cross Health affiliated pharmacy. Hard work and dedication to your internship is definitely noticed and we have seen many of our past interns grow into professional Pharmacists.

This internship 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.

Benefits of Joining the Green Cross Health Group -

• Work in environments that challenge and support you - from high-volume urban pharmacies to locally loved rural stores
• Experience a wide range of professional pharmacy services including services through our Care and Advise Health Hub
• Clear pathways for growth, including leadership and future ownership opportunities
• Learn on the go with Teach Me, our online learning platform packed with helpful resources
• Competitive pay packages
• Generous staff discounts + a staff benefits app
• Preferential rates on medical insurance
• A genuinely positive, collaborative work culture
• A supportive team that's got your back and wants you to thrive

To be eligible for a Pharmacist Intern 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.
• Be legally able to work in New Zealand (Citizen, Permanent Resident, or appropriate Work Visa holder).
• Obtain provisional registration with the Pharmacy Council of NZ under the Intern Scope of Practice before starting.
• Meet the Pharmacy Council's Fit and Proper Person criteria (e.g., good character, no major criminal history, safe to practise).

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.