Laboratory Technician - Haematology

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

Applications are invited for the position of Medical Laboratory Technician or Trainee Medical Laboratory Technician in our Hastings laboratory. The successful candidate will primarily be based in the Core Laboratory, with a home team of Haematology. They will play a key role in registering specimens, and conducting various laboratory tests and procedures to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

About the Team / Service / Location

Our laboratory team is dedicated to providing accurate and timely diagnostic services to support patient care. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, we strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and professionalism in all aspects of our work.

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About you

We are seeking an individual who :

• Has a keen interest or experience in medical laboratory science
• Possesses relevant qualifications or is currently undergoing training as a Medical Laboratory Technician
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy in their work
• Is eager to learn and develop their skills in a dynamic healthcare environment
• Ideally, has recent medical laboratory experience and is already registered with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

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 review the position profile, click HERE 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 Grace Lim via email on

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

Job details

Job Reference :

Job Reference : HAW09166

Location :

North Island - Hawkes Bay - Hastings

Job type :

Job type : Permanent Full time

Expertise :

Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician

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