Laboratory Manager| West Coast

Based at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, West Coast

Full time permanent position (40 hours per week)

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is dedicated to serving all New Zealanders.

Through integration and collaboration, we're building a health system underpinned by partnership, equity, sustainability, whanau-centred care, and excellence.

About the Role

Te Nikau Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Laboratory Manager to lead our laboratory services.

In this vital role, you will work closely with the West Coast Operations Manager and the Divisional Lead – Laboratory Services to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of high-quality services at Te Nikau Laboratory.

You will also balance laboratory management duties with hands-on technical work, providing leadership and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage laboratory staff, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and professional development.

Ensure the laboratory meets regulatory requirements and retains relevant accreditations (e.g., ISO

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Oversee the budget, staffing, and operational performance of the laboratory.

Perform routine laboratory work, including sample collection, preparation, and analysis.

Implement improvements and innovations to laboratory processes and services.

Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards, and monitor risks and hazards.

Drive efforts to achieve equitable health outcomes and support Maori health initiatives.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of laboratory operations and a passion for delivering high-quality healthcare services.

You will be committed to maintaining professional standards, fostering a positive workplace culture, and driving continuous improvement in the laboratory's processes.

Essential

Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Experience in an IANZ accredited laboratory and proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Competency with te ao Maori, tikanga, and te reo Maori or a commitment to starting your journey and taking ownership of your learning and growth.

Ability to manage change and improve systems and procedures.

Experience in projects / initiatives which give effect to Te Tiriti principles and frameworks, and the application of Matauranga Maori and Kaupapa Maori approaches, particularly as they apply in healthcare settings.

Desired

5+ years' experience in healthcare operational and leadership roles.

Experience in a multi-disciplinary laboratory and a strong desire for professional growth.

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is 'the weaving of wellnesses.

We're dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of Aotearoa / New Zealand.

The Equity Work Programme at Health NZ focuses on helping everyone in the health system think about equity when they do their work.

It also promotes the cultural change needed for the whole system to reach equity in health outcomes.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Health New Zealand are committed to being good employers and honouring our equal employment opportunity obligations.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome you on board if you come and work with us.

Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just in formal employment.

If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whanau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We particularly welcome applications from our diverse Maori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To view the position description and / or apply for the role, 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 on

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