Pharmacist Intern

• Pharmacist Intern
• Palmerston North Hospital
•  Fixed term- full term

Care for people. Grow your skills. Find your place in healthcare.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and committed Intern Pharmacist to join our Hospital Pharmacy team.

In this role, you will work under the supervision of registered pharmacists to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services, while developing the competencies required for registration in New Zealand.

You'll gain hands-on experience across a broad scope of pharmacy practice, contributing to safe, effective, and patient-centred medication management within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What You'll Be Doing

You will be supported to build capability across key areas including:

• Dispensing & Medicines Supply – Accurate, timely dispensing for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring compliance with policies and safe practice
• Clinical Pharmacy Practice – Medication reconciliation, therapeutic monitoring, and contributing to patient care decisions
• Medicines Information – Providing evidence-based advice to patients and healthcare professionals
• Compounding & Repacking – Supporting preparation of pharmaceutical products under supervision
• Patient Care & Education – Counselling patients and supporting health literacy
• Patient Safety – Identifying and mitigating medication-related risks
• Continuous Learning – Completing the EVOLVE pre-registration programme and achieving competency for registration

You'll play an integral role in supporting optimal health outcomes and ensuring the safe and quality use of medicines.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZ or recognised equivalent)
• Acceptance into the EVOLVE Intern/Pre-registration Programme
• Eligibility to practise under Pharmacy Council of NZ requirements
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills

You will also:

• Demonstrate a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes
• Be motivated, reliable, and eager to learn
• Work well within a team and build strong relationships
• Show initiative, accountability, and professionalism

About the Location

Manawatū is known for its effortless blend of city and rural living; here you can choose your ideal lifestyle, from peaceful rural villages, to bustling townships, or city life.  It's a family-friendly place that's easy to live and work, with easy access to an array of outdoor activities – beaches, ski fields, lakes, mountains, as well as fantastic mountain biking and hiking tracks. No traffic and an easy commute to work, really help a with true work-life balance. Our fantastic central location means exploring other parts of New Zealand is easy as a drive or a short flight. We are well served with excellent schooling options, as well as two tertiary institutes – Massey University and the International Pacific College.

Discover more hidden gems that Manawatū and Palmerston North have to offer here: Manawatū & Palmerston North - Visit | Live | Study | Business (manawatunz.co.nz).  Check out our careers site here for more information about Palmerston North hospital.

We actively encourage a life work balance and appreciate flexibility can be important, so we are open to discuss options! 

Working at Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.  

How to Apply

To apply please click “apply now.”  All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Tara Penketh, Recruitment Advisor (Allied Health) at Tara.Penketh@tewhatuora.govt.nz>

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible so may withdraw the advert if the perfect candidate is found before the expiry date.  We strive to be a place where people love to work and learn. We aim to develop a diverse team that reflects the communities that we serve, and we welcome people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio-economic situations and accessibility needs. MidCentral actively seeks Māori into our workforce to reflect the community we serve. Some positions are defined as a Core Children's worker under the Children's Act and require full safety checks completed before employment commences.