Job Description
Join our Biochemistry team in a senior technical role where you’ll provide leadership, support service improvements, and help deliver accurate, timely diagnostic testing. You’ll work closely with the Service Lead to introduce new methods, support staff development, and maintain high quality standards. This is a collaborative role where you’ll contribute to a service that’s always evolving to meet the needs of our patients and whānau.
The position is mainly Monday to Friday during business hours, with some flexibility to cover occasional rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays, across our Waitematā laboratory sites.
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About Us
Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.
For more information on living and working in Waitematā District, click here.
About you
To be successful in this role, you’ll:
Be a Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council and a current APC (essential), with a relevant postgraduate qualification preferred
Have at least 5 years’ experience in a hospital Biochemistry lab, with proven leadership and senior/specialist technical experience
Have a strong background in quality improvement, method verification, and equipment evaluation
Have excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills, with a proactive and innovative approach
Be able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and maintain accuracy and professionalism under pressure
How To Apply
To apply, please submit your application through our online careers’ portal https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/ (enter reference number WDHB21360). If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sarah Kneller – Recruitment Consultant via sarah.kneller@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
31 May 26
14 May 26
Location
Auckland