Administrator - Laboratory

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Anatomical Pathology Laboratory, Waikato Hospital

Permanent Full time 40 hours per week

salary package / MECA / competitive salary + KiwiSaver

This is a unique position providing administration support for the Histology / Cytology Laboratory

Are you a people person who likes being part of a tight knit team delivering diagnostic services to clinicians and patients?

Do you enjoy being productive, collaborating with others and organising yourself to achieve a variety of tasks in a busy work environment?

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

We seeking a dedicated and highly organised administrator to join our friendly and supportive Anatomical Pathology Laboratory team. This role plays a vital part in providing administration support to Pathologists, Scientists and Technicians working onsite in the Histology Laboratory Office at Waikato Hospital.

Key responsibilities of the role :

General administration tasks for department

Provide support to MDM Coordinator and clinical meetings

Resource planner and data entry for payroll

Administration of department duty rosters

Stock management, ordering, receipt of goods for the department

Point of contact for suppliers

Administration of laboratory reports, case referrals and expert reviews

Monitoring department mailbox, responding to queries and problem solving

Meetings coordination and minute taking

Administration support for recruitment and credentialing

Clickhereto view the position description.

About the Service

Our team of pathologists, scientists and technicians are supported by a modern, well equipped histology and cytology laboratory. We have access to a wide range of diagnostic stains and techniques. The Waikato Hospital Anatomical Pathology Laboratory processes over 20,000 surgical cases and over 2000 cytology cases per year.

About you

Skills and experience youll need to be considered for the role :

Excellent administration, customer service and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and thrives in a busy environment

Demonstrates a perceptive and proactive approach to administration

Reliable and trusted

A positive can do attitude with genuine desire to assist others

Experience in an administration role within a healthcare setting preferred

Proven knowledge of Windows-based applications and quick to learn new applications / systems

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven organisational skills, attention to detail and problem solving skills

Excellent time management skills, including the ability to prioritise appropriately

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

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

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

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

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on29 September 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contactShivani

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.