Intern Pharmacists - 2027

Woolworths New Zealand; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel/transfer opportunities

Regular pay reviews

Supportive team environment

Funding courses & training

Grocery discount

Job summary

Woolworths Pharmacy offers a dynamic internship program across New Zealand, designed to build a strong foundation in pharmacy practice.

You will master prescription dispensing and provide essential medication counselling while delivering health guidance to diverse patients during your 12-month internship. This role supports professional development and a pathway to a rewarding career in pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, to be completed by end of 2026.
• NZ/AU degree accepted with appropriate approvals (AHPRA).
• Prior retail pharmacy exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience across all facets of pharmacy practice.
• Master prescription dispensing and medication counselling.
• Deliver essential health advice to diverse patient populations across NZ.

Skills

Retail pharmacy

Work authorization NZ

Attention to detail

Flexibility in location

Education

Bachelor in Pharmacy (in progress)

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

At Woolworths Pharmacy, we have a growing network of over 45 pharmacies across the country. We come together to provide our local communities with options and convenience in meeting their pharmaceutical needs.

Joining our pharmacy team you’ll be the sort of person that thrives in an environment where you can make a meaningful difference, where our customers come first, and where you can leverage your knowledge and experience for the benefit of our communities.

What you’ll do

Elevate Your Pharmacy Career with a Dynamic Internship at Woolworths Pharmacy! Step into a challenging and rewarding environment where you'll gain practical experience in all facets of pharmacy practice.

At Woolworths Pharmacy, you'll master prescription dispensing, provide crucial medication counselling, and deliver essential health advice to diverse patient populations across New Zealand: Auckland, Tauranga, Hastings, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

Our comprehensive dedicated Intern Program provides structured learning, expert preceptor mentorship, and valuable professional development opportunities, including fortnightly role-plays and an annual training conference. This internship is your foundation for a successful and impactful career in pharmacy.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be on the way to completing Bachelor degree from a New Zealand or Australian University (If you’re an Australian graduate, your pharmacy degree must be approved by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)) by end of 2026, or are an overseas complete Pharmacy qualification, KAPS and completed legislation course.

• Ability to undertake intern year in Dec 2026 for 12 months
• The right to work in New Zealand
• Retail Pharmacy experience advantageous
• Dedicated work ethic
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Flexibility in employment location following the internship

What you’ll experience

Our purpose is to make Kiwis' lives a little better every day.

As a Woolworths Pharmacy team member you will receive an hourly rate while you complete your internship, as well as:

• Travel/transfer opportunities
• Regular pay reviews
• Supportive team environment
• Support further learning - we will pay for courses and training
• Reimbursement of APC and PDA
• Grocery discount card - 5 -10% off your groceries!
• Half price online delivery and free online delivery for new parents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on health insurance, dental, optometrists, gym memberships, JB Hi-Fi, PB tech and many more!

We’re friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic – we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do. There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you’ll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week.

Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs Woolworths Group

We believe that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, our customers and our communities, and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best self and reach their full potential.