Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (Phlebotomist)

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (Phlebotomist)

Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (Phlebotomist) Te Kuiti Laboratory

16 hours a week, rostered Monday-Friday

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

Do you have a passion for healthcare and enjoy working in a team environment?

Join our friendly and supportive laboratory team, providing specimen collection services (phlebotomy) for the local community.

The successful applicant will mostly be responsible for specimen collection, but may also be required to perform other pre-analytical work such as specimen registration and preparation.

This role is suitable for either an experienced phlebotomist, or someone who is passionate about healthcare and would welcome the opportunity to work towards a qualification in medical laboratory science.

View the position description in the online portal.

About the Team / Service

Our laboratory is an integral part of the wider laboratory services at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Waikato, servicing inpatients, outpatients and community patients.

This part time position will supplement the current laboratory team of 8 staff.

The laboratory has up to date technology, and mostly performs testing of Haematology and Biochemistry samples for hospital and community patients.

A smaller amount of Microbiology is performed on site.

The laboratory also issues blood products, and oversees a range of Point of Care testing for the clinical areas of the hospital.

About you

Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role :

Ideally a registered Pre-Analytical Medical Laboratory Technician or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council.

Applicants without this qualification and the right attributes may also be considered and will be given full training

Phlebotomy experience will be advantageous

Flexibility to work extra hours to cover unscheduled leave is desirable

A people person with the ability to communicate empathetically

Ability to work independently as well as part of the team

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 clicking here.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal before 11 : 59 pm on 29 September 2025.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at

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

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

Job details

Job Reference : WAI30340

Location : North Island - Waikato - All values

Job type : Expertise

Clinical - Technical - Medical Lab Scientist / Technician

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