Job Description
• Permanent position
• 37.5 hours per week
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
Join our friendly and supportive laboratory team as a Senior Scientist, leading the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service and supporting clinical services across the Waikato district.
In this role, you will provide oversight and guidance within a small, collaborative team, applying your medical laboratory expertise to develop and maintain the POCT service. Responsibilities include future service planning, mentoring team members, liaising with clinical stakeholders, overseeing equipment maintenance, validating new devices, training POCT users, troubleshooting issues, conducting audits, preparing reports, and supporting competency and quality assurance activities.
About the Team/Service/ Location
The POCT Coordinators are based within the modern laboratory at Waikato Hospital and also provide support to the four smaller hospital laboratories within the Waikato region, regularly travelling to clinical areas and equipment locations to deliver onsite assistance and support.
About you
Skills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:
• Required to be a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist, or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining ISO15189 compliance
• Have excellent leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Technically savvy with computer applications
• Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement principles
• A people person with the ability to communicate well
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the team
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 24 July 2026.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at shivani.kulkarni@tewhatuora.govt.nz
Listed Date
Closing Date
24 Jun 26
10 Jun 26
Location
Waikato