Pharmacist Intern Position – Start Your Career with Unichem or Life Pharmacy!

Pharmacist Intern Position - Start Your Career with Unichem or Life Pharmacy!

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Available: 2026 or final 6 months of 2025

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Ready to kickstart your pharmacy career? Join one of NZ's leading health and wellness teams at Unichem or Life Pharmacy - where your growth, learning, and impact truly matter.

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• Intern positions available nationwide - city, coast, rural, you name it!
• Be part of something bigger - Green Cross Health supports over 331 pharmacies NZ-wide.
• More than just a job - we're invested in your future.

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We're Green Cross Health - home to Unichem and Life Pharmacies. With 3,000+ team members across NZ and a shared vision of "Because of what we do, everyone is healthier," we're leading the charge in primary healthcare and community wellbeing.

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We're not just about dispensing medicines - we're about delivering care, advice, and real impact to the communities we serve.

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Whether you're looking for a fast-paced mall pharmacy, a friendly suburban team, a tight-knit rural setting, or a pharmacy connected to a medical centre - we've got you.With 331 Unichem and Life Pharmacies around NZ, we'll help you find the environment that suits your style and supports your Evolve intern hours.

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Click 'Apply Now' to apply directly, or log in as a student on the PSNZ website (https://www.psnz.org.nz/Login) to browse individual pharmacy listings. You can also email your application to intern@greencrosshealth.co.nz

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• Don't forget to include your top 3 preferred regions or locations when you apply — this helps us match you with the best possible fit!

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Benefits of Joining the Green Cross Health Group -

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• 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

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To be eligible for a Pharmacist Intern position, applicants must:

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• 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).

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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.

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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.