Technical Specialist | Endocrinology and Steroid Service at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Waitaha Canterbury, Christchurch

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

The Team: What we do

At the Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL), our Specialist Testing Cluster is proud of its status as a leading-edge reference laboratory. Within our Specialist Testing Cluster we have over 65 skilled and dedicated Scientists and Technicians working across several specialist areas including: Specialist Chemistry, Protein Chemistry, Immunology, Endocrinology, Steroids and Toxicology.  We are one of the few diagnostic health laboratories in New Zealand that develop new and innovative tests to meet changing healthcare needs.

We currently have a permanent fulltime opportunity working 40 hrs per week (Monday - Friday) for an experienced and motivated Technical Specialist to join our Endocrinology & Steroid team!

The Technical Specialist will be responsible for scientific leadership and ongoing development of the Endocrinology and Steroid Service at CHL, working in partnership with the wider Specialist Service Section Heads, Chemical Pathologists and Service Manager.  The role includes a responsibility for ongoing education and scientific development of the wider Endocrinology and Steroid Laboratory team.

The Role: Where you fit in

The Technical Specialist will be responsible for scientific leadership and ongoing development of the Endocrinology and Steroid Service at CHL, working in partnership with the wider Specialist Service Section Heads, Chemical Pathologists and Service Manager.  The role includes a responsibility for ongoing education and scientific development of the wider Endocrinology and Steroid Laboratory team.

Your skills will include:

• A general understanding of endocrinology and mass spectrometry is highly desirable;
• A client/patient focus and passion for delivering a high-quality service;
• The ability to liaise and communicate with a wide range of clinical and technical staff is imperative;
• Good working knowledge of a wide range of manual and semi-automated techniques;
•  The ability to lead quality improvement initiatives along with excellent time management skills, enabling you to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• New Zealand Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist is essential.

Training in this specialty area will be provided for the successful applicant if required.

Mō mātou | About Us

Te Whatu Ora, Health New Zealand, leads the day-to-day running of our health system across New Zealand, with functions delivered at local, district, regional and national levels. It weaves the functions of the 20 former District Health Boards into its regional divisions and district offices, ensuring continuity of services in the health system.

Here in Waitaha, Canterbury we deliver health services to the almost 600,000 people that live in the Canterbury region.

- Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of all we do -

We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles by ensuring our partnership with Māori are at the forefront of all our conversations. We believe in improving, promoting, and protecting the health and well-being of the Canterbury and the West Coast community.

The culture at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, is driven by our ā Mātou Uara (Our Value - - - - - - - s):

• Care and respect for others - Manaaki me te whakaute i te tangata.
• Integrity in all we do - Hāpai i ā mātou mahi katoa i runga i te pono.
• Responsibility for outcomes - Te Takohanga i ngā hua

When you work at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you are part of a wider whānau that will support you along your journey. We offer great coaching, mentoring and learning outcomes for all staff. We are always improving our facilities across all campuses and have amazing discounts from select retailers, restaurants and businesses. At Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, you are part of something greater than yourself and encouraged to be your unique self.

Tono ināianei | Apply Now

Only applications submitted via our career site will be accepted, therefore apply directly on our career site here. Contact us on recruitment@cdhb.health.nz for additional information.

We have a range of clinical and non-clinical roles at Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, there could be a place for you! Please visit our careers website for other roles and find your ideal fit within Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha [Health NZ]

Applications will be processed as they are received, so please apply as soon as you can.  

The Future of the Health Industry

The role that you are applying for is one that may only be performed by a person who has been vaccinated against Covid-19. It is therefore a condition of this application that you are vaccinated against Covid-19. This vaccination requirement includes gaining Booster Doses required to perform your role under the Health Order. As a person working in the health and disability sector you will come into contact with a large number of people, some of whom may be vulnerable.  Without a vaccine, there is the risk that you may contract Covid-19.  The requirement to be vaccinated is to keep you safe and also to endeavour to protect others against the potential transmission of Covid-19 as a result of you contracting it in the course of your employment.