Medical Laboratory Scientist - Community Anatomical Pathology Service - Histology

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

Anatomic Pathology Service (APS), part of Te Whatu Ora, provides specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to Auckland and beyond.

We process specimens from over 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners.

To support this breadth of work, our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with an experienced team of scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality, timely results for patients and clinicians.

The Role

Based in our Histology Team at Mt Wellington, this role covers the full spectrum of routine histology, including :

• Specimen receipt, frozen sections, and cut-up
• Embedding, microtomy, staining (routine and special stains)
• Direct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and quality control
• Participation in the on-call roster
• Potential to roster into specialised dissection (training provided if required)This position offers the chance to further develop your technical expertise while contributing to a vital diagnostic service.

For further details, please refer to the position description here.

About the Team

Youll join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care.

We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.

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About you

We are seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist with :

• Registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (see )
• Previous experience in histology (essential)
• Experience in dissection (advantageous, but training provided if needed)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-focused approach
• A commitment to quality, accuracy, and patient outcomesFor more information about this role please contact Lovemore Mpofu, Section Lead, Routine Histology

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

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All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 10 October

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at

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