Medical Laboratory Scientist | Specialist Service

part-time working 32 hours per week Monday to Friday - start and finish

times to be arranged with the successful applicant.

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.

Canterbury Health Laboratories is the largest medical

laboratory in the South Island which is also a major secondary / tertiary

referral centre.

We have a modern and well-equipped lab including a good

range of specialist equipment.

Our laboratory is open 24 hours a day, providing

timely results to our clinicians to ensure our patients are getting the right

treatment, at the right time.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and

dedicated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join the Protein Laboratory within

our Specialist Service team at Canterbury Health Laboratories.

In this role, you'll provide a high-quality laboratory

science service - encompassing the collection, preparation, investigation, and

analysis of human biological samples - to support the diagnosis, management,

and treatment of patients.

You'll work within your scope of practice as defined

by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, ensuring that every test and

process contributes to excellent patient outcomes and the ongoing pursuit of

equitable health across our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Professional Practice and Development

• Maintain

professional competence and a commitment to continuous learning through

ongoing CPD and professional development planning.

• Actively

participate in training, conferences, and professional development

discussions with your Section Head.

• Uphold

the highest professional and ethical standards while contributing to a

supportive, collaborative team environment.Laboratory Operations

• Perform

a wide range of routine and specialist laboratory tests and analyses.

• Conduct

manual and automated assays across various sample types with accuracy and

efficiency.

• Troubleshoot

test and equipment issues as required.

• Ensure

all data is entered accurately in the Laboratory Information System,

including patient registration and results management.

• Support

the maintenance of IANZ accreditation to ISO

• , contributing to

quality initiatives and audits.Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Embrace

new ideas, technologies, and process improvements to enhance service

delivery.

• Participate

in quality improvement initiatives that align with Canterbury Health

Laboratories' vision of excellence.About You

You are a skilled and conscientious Medical Laboratory

Scientist with a strong commitment to accuracy, collaboration, and

patient-focused care.

You thrive in a team setting and take pride in delivering

precise, timely laboratory results that support clinical excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Registration

with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory

Scientist.

• Demonstrated

ability to maintain high professional standards and meet competence

requirements for MLS practitioners.

• Strong

understanding (or willingness to learn) of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its

significance in healthcare.

• Excellent

interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.

strong sense of professional integrity and personal responsibility.Desired

• Experience

working within an IANZ-accredited medical laboratory.

• Proven

experience in specialist laboratory disciplines.

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 now.'

All applications

must be submitted through our online career's portal.

If you have any

questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at

We will review applications as received and may proceed

with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.