Intern Pharmacist - Unichem Waikanae Health Pharmacy

Unichem Pharmacy; Nelson; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Unichem Pharmacy in New Zealand is offering an Intern Pharmacist role within a leading health and wellness team. You will assist in the Dispensary and learn under a preceptor, gaining hands-on dispensing experience and exposure to vaccines, health checks, and patient care.

The position is full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday) with a supportive team and opportunities for growth as you complete your pharmacy training and registration in NZ.

Qualifications

• Be in final year of a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree with Pharmacy experience in NZ.
• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Motivated and dedicated to continual improvement of self and the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations in the Dispensary and provide accurate dispensing under supervision.
• Learn about Dispensary operations, the Pharmacy Retail business and how it operates.
• Grow clinical knowledge and confidence in a supportive community-loved pharmacy environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Motivated to improve

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy (final year)

Provisional registration with Pharmacy Council (NZ)

EVOLVE Intern Training Programme

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.

• Permanent position - Working Full Time - 40 Hours per week
• Based at Unichem Waikanae Health Pharmacy
• $28.00 - $32.00 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 across Monday to Friday.

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) with Pharmacy experience in NZ
• 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
• Ability to work under pressure
• 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.