Registrar - Anatomical Pathology - Dunedin

Overview

Anatomical Pathology Registrar, January / February 2026 – Dunedin, New Zealand.

Permanent, full time.

Regular hours Monday to Friday.

Opportunity to train in a modern Histology / Cytology laboratory within a well-resourced and supportive training programme.

About the Anatomical Department at Awanui Labs Dunedin

The Anatomical Pathology department has 6 registrars and 11 Anatomical Pathologists with various sub-specialty interests; all of whom are enthusiastic educators.

There is a structured Anatomical Pathology training program, run through the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA), with a designated pathologist trainee supervisor providing teaching and examination support.

Our teaching philosophy is based on learning through well-supervised experience within a highly supportive environment.

The department processes around 50,000 histology, over 200,000 cervical cytology and 15,000 non-gynaecology cytology cases per annum.

As a provider for both hospital and community pathology services, there is a good mix of high complexity specimens and a high volume of community cases.

We run a daily FNA clinic and provide cytology training support for Awanui Wellington registrars.

We operate out of spacious modern offices in a dedicated Anatomical Pathology building which is close by Dunedin Hospital and the University of Otago.

You will have access to state-of-the-art, on-site diagnostic immunohistochemistry with highly competent histology technical staff and a comprehensive range of diagnostic molecular testing services.

The role

About the role : Registrars will report to their trainee supervisor and the Clinical Lead of Anatomical Pathology.

The successful candidate(s) will be trained in laboratory management; laboratory techniques; handling fresh and frozen specimens; surgical cut up; fine needle aspiration techniques; microscopic examination and reporting; cytological examination and reporting; presentation at multidisciplinary meetings; quality assurance program modules; undergraduate teaching.

About you

To ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge :

We are looking for candidates who are meticulous with attention to detail, able to multitask, and a team player who can work in a complex environment.

MB ChB or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in an appropriate registration category.

Completed a minimum of 2 years in clinical posts following completion of MB ChB by the time of commencing the program, PGY3 and above.

New Zealand or Australian citizen or permanent resident or residing in New Zealand with valid working visa.

No prior experience is required but previous experience in Anatomical Pathology is desirable.

Completed or eligible to sit the Basic Pathological Sciences (BPS) Examination.

What's in it for you

Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring your professional competency and career growth.

To find out more about the RCPA college, please note the information is available internally.

To find out more about Anatomical pathology, please note the information is available internally.

If you'd like to receive the full position description, please email Recruitment at

If this role interests you, click "Apply now".

Important :

Applications will be screened on receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.

Applications close October 10, 2025.

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