Medical Laboratory Technician

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 have 2 positions available for a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join our Specimen Services team!

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a busy diagnostic facility providing services to in-patients and outpatients at Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury within Christchurch. You'll be working for the largest medical laboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary / tertiary referral centre with a varied and challenging case load. We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good range of specialist equipment.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

• Providing a high-quality service to clients
• Registering samples into the Delphic LIS, and carrying out processes required for the pre-analytical processing of samples
• Interpretation and input of request forms
• Checking of data for accuracy and information
• Answering telephone enquiries in our Lab line call centre
• Liaising with staff, patients and referrers effectively
• Co-ordinating shipments (outgoing and incoming)
• Troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment / instrumentation

About you

Skills and Experience

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to contribute to and improve personal and team performance
• Data entry experience, competent level computer skills is preferable
• Familiarity with laboratory processes and experience in a similar role
• The ability to perform rostered shifts in a 24 hour, 7 days per week Health Laboratory

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 Maori, 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 Kerri McCarthy at

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.