Intern Pharmacist

Intern Pharmacist

Location: Greymouth Central

Hours of work: 40 hours per week - 8 Hours shifts Monday to Friday, 4 Hours shifts on Alternate Saturdays.

Pay Range: $26 - $28 per hour (Commensurate with experience)

Are you an Intern Pharmacist looking to start your career in a supportive, positive and fun team, making a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of your community? Join our dedicated team at Unichem Olsens Pharmacy. We're looking for a reliable and customer-focused Intern Pharmacist to support our operations and deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and safe dispensing of prescriptions under the supervision of your Preceptor Pharmacist
• Providing clear, professional, and patient-focused advice on medicines, dosages, and minor ailments
• Contributing to clinical services, including vaccinations, smoking cessation, compliance packaging
• Maintaining patient records and ensuring strict adherence to New Zealand legislation and professional standards
• Engaging fully with the EVOLVE ITP requirements, including assignments, portfolios, and appraisals

Mandatory Regulatory Requirements:

These are non-negotiable for working as an intern pharmacist in New Zealand:

• Qualification: Must be a graduate (or on track to complete) a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree from a New Zealand or an accredited Australian university. Graduates with overseas qualifications must have successfully completed the necessary equivalency requirements (e.g., KAPS exam and NZ Legislation course)
• Registration: Must be eligible for, or already hold, registration in the Intern Pharmacist Scope of Practice with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand (PCNZ)
• Intern Training Programme (ITP): Must be willing to enrol in and complete the mandatory one-year Intern Training Programme (ITP), administered by the Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand (PSNZ)

Ideal Candidate:

• Committed to doing your best and supporting your team
• A confident communicator with great people skills
• Team-orientated with a passion for healthcare
• An eagerness to learn & engage
• Adaptable, solution-focused, and ready to pitch in wherever needed
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Professionalism and upholds ethical standards

What We Offer:

• Gain hands-on experience across a wide range of pharmacy services
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support from experienced pharmacist mentors dedicated to your development
• Work in a collaborative and friendly team that genuinely cares about your success
• Build a strong foundation for your future in pharmacy with real-world skills
• Make a real difference in patient lives every day
• Apply yourself and gain everything you need to pass assessment center

Career Pathway following pharmacist registration:

• Grow & Excel: Train and participate in the expanding scope of community pharmacy healthcare and be remunerated for skills
• Mentor: Help mentor the future generation of pharmacists following in your footsteps

About Us:

Unichem Olsens Pharmacy is a well-established community pharmacy with a one team mindset. Our pharmacist team has an extensive clinical knowledge and passion for their role and team. Our company culture is a workplace where everyone truly gets along. We foster an environment of openness and honesty because we believe it's the foundation of strong teams. This means we're all encouraged to speak our minds, share ideas, and address challenges head-on, as soon as they arise. It's not all serious We make time for team-building activities, celebrating successes, and generally enjoying each other's company. Laughter is a part of our daily routine.

We're ready to welcome the right person into our pharmacy team.

Apply now by sending your CV & cover letter to