Medical Laboratory Scientist

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

Do you have a passion for healthcare and enjoy working in a team environment?

• You will use your skills to provide laboratory diagnostic testing for hospital and community patients in Thames.
• Once fully trained, rostered shifts will include some evenings, weekends, and on call duties outside of regular hours.

Join our friendly and supportive team, working across all areas of the laboratory at Thames Hospital.

Click here to view the position description.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our laboratory is an integral part of the wider laboratory services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato, servicing inpatients, outpatients and community patients. This part time position will supplement the current laboratory team of 13 staff. The laboratory has up to date technology, and mostly performs analysis of Haematology and Biochemistry samples for hospital and community patients. Lesser amounts of Microbiology and Transfusion Science are also performed on site. In addition, the laboratory provides a phlebotomy service for hospital and community patients, and oversees Point of Care testing for clinical areas of the hospital.

About you

Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role :

• Registration or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Able to prioritise effectively and multi-task
• Laboratory experience, particularly in a multidiscipline medical 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 Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

How to Apply

To apply please click Apply online or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here .

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 4 December 2025 . If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

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

Job details

Job Reference : THA00951

Location : North Island - Waikato - Thames & Coromandel

Job type : Expertise : Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician

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