Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora

Section Supervisor MLT, Anatomical Pathology Service, Mt Wellington

Job Description

 

 

We are seeking a registered Medical Laboratory Technician with significant histology experience to join our team as Section Supervisor. Working closely with the Section Lead and Scientist Unit Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day operations of our Histology service. This role provides frontline leadership through coordinating workflow, supporting staff development, assisting with quality systems, and helping ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, patient-focused laboratory services.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is committed to delivering equitable, high-quality healthcare for all New Zealanders. Anatomical Pathology Service (APS) is New Zealand's largest histology laboratory, processing more than 185,000 specimens each year and supporting patient care across the Auckland region. As an IANZ-accredited service with approximately 100 staff, we are currently undertaking significant laboratory redevelopment and Digital Pathology initiatives, making this an exciting time to join our team.

As an ideal candidate for this position, you will have:
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand.
• Significant recent Histology laboratory experience
• Proven leadership, supervisory or senior technical experience within a diagnostic laboratory environment
• Excellent communication and people leadership skills.
• A commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and patient-centred care
• The ability to support and develop others while maintaining operational performance
• An understanding of, and commitment to, Te Tiriti o Waitangi and equitable health outcomes


How To Apply


We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert. Please click the below link to apply through our Te Whatu Ora Careers website.

 

Listed Date

Closing Date

25 Nov 26

11 Nov 26

Location

Auckland