Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician - Histology

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician, Histology, Canterbury Health Laboratories

Fixed term (until 2 November 2026), Part-Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)

An opportunity for a registered Scientist/Technician to join a secondary/tertiary hospital laboratory team.

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

Part of Canterbury Health Laboratories and based on the campus of Christchurch Hospital, the Anatomical Pathology Department is made up of a team of Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Laboratory Technicians, Pathologist Assistants, Pathologists, Registrars and administrative staff. 

To be successful in joining our Histology team, you will be a highly motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team as well as independently. In addition, you will be organised and efficient with effective time management and communication skills.

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician, you will be responsible for

Working with the Section Head to ensure the laboratory provides appropriate support to clinical services with the provision of reliable and timely test results

Providing technical and scientific support 

Providing high-quality service to clients

Carrying out techniques according to laboratory protocol

About you

Skills and experience:

Hold a relevant graduate and/or post-graduate qualification

Be registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council

Experience working in a Histology laboratory is desirable

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 career’s portal.  If you have any questions about the role, please contact Kerri McCarthy at Kerri.McCarthy@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

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