Chemical Pathologist, Labplus, Grafton, Auckland

About the Role

In this position you will contribute to general service provision across a very broad range of tests in automation and specialist chemistry.

LabPlus performs esoteric testing in areas such as chromatography / toxicology, trace elements, proteins and paediatric / metabolic biochemistry, as well as service provision for three national screening programmes (colorectal cancer, newborn metabolic and antenatal screening).

Interest and experience in one or more of these areas would be a significant advantage.

The position is primarily based at LabPlus, however participation in service provision in other laboratories in the Northern Region Districts may be a component.

Specific duties of the successful candidate(s) will be by arrangement.

Suitable applicants must hold specialist registration in Chemical Pathology with Medical Council of New Zealand.

LabPLUS is an International Accreditation New Zealand (IANZ) accredited laboratory and is a major referral medical laboratory in New Zealand for specialised laboratory tests providing tertiary and quaternary laboratory services to the greater Auckland and Northland region.

Test referrals originate from hospitals, community laboratories and research units throughout New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

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About the Team / Service / Location

We are Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland.

We provide health and disability services to more than half a million people living in central Auckland, regional services for Northland and greater Auckland, and specialist national services for the whole of New Zealand.

Our main sites are Auckland City Hospital, Greenlane Clinical Centre and Starship Childrens Hospital, located in central Auckland.

We are part of Health New Zealand- Te Whatu Ora, the overarching organisation for New Zealands national health service.

Health New Zealand leads the day-to-day running of the health system, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels.

We are committed to upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing culturally safe care.

We value role modelling manaakitanga as demonstrated by Ngati Whatua in the gifting of their whenua on which our hospitals stand.

We aspire to having a workforce reflective of the communities we serve and achieving equitable outcomes for all.

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About you

Essential qualifications

• A Medical degree registerable with the New Zealand Medical Council
• AND a post graduate specialisation in Chemical Pathology with Fellowship of the RCPA (or equivalent).

Desirable qualifications

• Experience and / or qualifications in biochemical genetics, metabolic medicine, chromatography, mass spectrometry, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring, and screening programmes.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

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at

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