Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Full time, 40 hours per week
- Technical role, will suit a Medical Laboratory Technician (Mortuary), a Trainee in Mortuary Technology or a health care worker with appropriate experience
- Based at Waikato Hospital Mortuary
About the Role
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with the right skills, experience and aptitude to work in our busy hospital mortuary providing care for deceased and technical support for pathologists, technicians, visitors and external agencies for post mortem procedures. As part of the team you will also be responsible for administration of records and documentation along with care and maintenance of the facility, equipment and supplies. You will be expected to support the tissue return service for patients and to support whānau / family of tūpāpaku / deceased persons.
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About the Team/Service/ Location
The mortuary facility at Waikato Hospital is a Level 2, IANZ-accredited mortuary located in Hamilton, New Zealand. It provides body storage and a coronial post mortem service to the Waikato region and beyond.
Reporting to the Department Manager Anatomical Pathology and Mortuary you will work with an experienced team of mortuary technicians and pathologists. This is a permanent role with an expectation to participate in the out of hours on call roster as skills and experience allow.
About you
Skills and experience you’ll need to be considered for the role:
- Previous work experience in a mortuary, healthcare, laboratory science or funeral services will be an advantage
- Preference will be given to candidates who are eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand as a Medical Laboratory Technician (Mortuary)
- Training provided for candidates working toward registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
- A high standard of written and verbal communication skills
- Organised and pays attention to detail
- Resilience working in a challenging environment and be able to work calmly and professionally when caring for tūpāpaku/ deceased persons
- Must have a good level of physical fitness
- Competent in Microsoft Office with an ability to learn other computer applications
- Quick learner, able to prioritise work activities and work well in a team environment
- Understanding of and commitment to quality improvement principles
- Awareness of the importance of applying Tikanga Best Practice and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi as it pertains to Māori health
- Ability to provide caring and empathetic interactions with whānau / family and other members of the public
- Able to work collaboratively with health care staff and external agencies
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 online” or apply via our Waikato Careers website by clicking here.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal before 11:59 pm on 13 August 2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Shivani Kulkarni at Shivani.Kulkarni@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz
We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advert.