2027 Intern Pharmacist

Pharmacist Intern Position - Start Your Career with Unichem Pharmacy!

Available: 2027

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 for 2027
• A supportive and experienced team dedicated to your professional development
• More than just a job - we're invested in your future.

Unichem Russell Street Pharmacy, an award winning medical centre based pharmacy is looking for a keen Intern Pharmacist to join our team!

If you are in your final year of your Pharmacy degree or thinking of moving over to New Zealand (overseas applicants) which requires an Internship then this role is perfect for you.

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 > Dispensary Managers > Pharmacy Business Managers > Business Partners.

This internship role will require you to work approximately 35 - 45 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 and Life, 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 or Life Pharmacy.