Fixed Term Medical Laboratory Scientist - Microbiology
Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology/Biochemistry
- North Shore & Waitākere Hospitals
- Full time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
- Parental leave cover up to 14 months
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
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist – Microbiology/Biochemistry, you will provide a high quality, innovative diagnostic laboratory service that meets the needs of our patients, consumers, and whānau. This role will have a large component of evening and midnight shifts to cover a 24/7 (Biochemistry/Microbiology) roster.
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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 considered for this role, you must have:
- A current annual practising certificate and registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council, or eligibility to register with the Council.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
The ideal candidate will also have:
- 2-5 years of experience in a hospital-based laboratory setting.
- Experience, knowledge, or qualification in microbiology.
- Experience, knowledge, or qualification in molecular testing.
- Experience, knowledge, or qualification in biochemistry.
You will need to be a team player, well organised and able to manage the demands of competing priorities in a busy hospital laboratory environment. If this sounds like you, apply now!
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 submit your application through our online careers’ portal https://careers.tewhatuora.govt.nz/ (enter reference number WDHB20162). All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal by 13 August 2025. 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.