Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - LabPlus Auckland

Section Leader - Haematology, Full-time, Permanent, Auckland

Job Description

 

 

• New Zealand’s leading laboratory service

• Full time position available.

• Based at Grafton site


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


The Haematology Department at LabPlus has a vacancy for a New Zealand Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. This is a full-time position.


We are looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist with extensive experience to join our Haematology team at LabPlus, Auckland City Hospital. This position is Section Leader of the 24/7 FBC Automation, Morphology and Coagulation section.


The primary purpose of the role is to manage the scientific staff, technology resource and systems in order to achieve the day to day operational requirements of the section with an overall emphasis on quality outcomes and maintaining accreditation against ISO 15189.


About the Team/Service/ Location


LabPLUS is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Children’s Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. Visit our website www.labplus.co.nz for more information. 


The Haematology Department at LabPLUS provides laboratory tests for the diagnosis and treatment of blood cell and coagulation disorders. Our highly skilled scientific and technical staff work together with a team of haematologists to provide a quality service (paediatric, neonatal and adult) with in depth clinical interpretation. LabPlus has a strong Core Haematology section with specialist testing being done in Special Haematology, Coagulation and Cell Markers.


About you


If you’re applying for the Section Leader position, you should ideally be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a medical laboratory with an interest in FBC Automation, Morphology and/or Coagulation. Experience with leading teams and managing workflows is an advantage.


You must have full registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand. For details, visit www.mscouncil.org.nz


This role requires a high level of communication skills and knowledge of analytical processes. You must have a strong attention to detail with a focus on quality and a can-do attitude to work in a fast-paced and busy environment. You will lead by example and your values should align closely to the Organisation values.


This position will also have a Health and Safety focus and an awareness of the requirements of dealing with hazardous substances as well as MPI requirements in the context of a medical laboratory would be an advantage.


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 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 Aaron Chamberlain at aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

 

Listed Date

Closing Date

12 Aug 25

22 Jul 25

Location

Auckland