Medical Laboratory Scientist, Laboratory at Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand Counties Manukau, Auckland

About the Role

If you enjoy a challenge and have a passion for Haematology, then why not come and join our Haematology Laboratory team at Te Whatu Ora - Counties Manukau. 
·         We currently have a vacancy for a 1.0 FTE Medical Laboratory Scientist, 12-month fixed term maternity leave cover position. Remuneration dependent on experience as per PSA Allied Health MECA or APEX – Laboratory Workers MECA Core MLS salary scale, ($77,087 - $110,210).

About the Team/Service/ Location

 We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team in the Haematology Laboratory at Middlemore Hospital. Middlemore Hospital is a 950 bed Hospital and is one of New Zealand’s busiest and most diverse teaching hospitals with a large Emergency Department, Dialysis Unit, National Burns Unit, Regional Plastic Surgery Unit, Special Care Baby Unit, ICU, and paediatrics, general surgical, orthopaedic and medical wards. 

Our Haematology department is IANZ accredited and provides a 24-hour service for Middlemore and Kidz First Hospitals and the new Manukau Health Park. Our department is involved in teaching technical and medical staff and has close links with the Clinical Haematology service.

We perform a range of diagnostic haematology testing using automated systems for cell counts, cell morphology and coagulation testing and have a special haematology section which assists with the collection and processing of bone marrow samples and performs haemoglobinopathy and thalassaemia screening. Our department is a dynamic, progressive laboratory run by a professional and well-motivated team.

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About you

Ideally you will have:

·         Registration as an MLS with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and have a current APC

·         At least 2 years’ recent experience working in a Haematology Laboratory

·         A good understanding of ISO15189 – 2022 and a commitment to quality improvement principles

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Confidence with computer LIS systems, preferably with experience using Sysmex Delphic and IT3000/Infinity

·         Experience with health and safety protocols

·         A positive attitude and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy team environment 

If this sounds like you, then we would like to hear from you!

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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 careers’ portal by 18/07/2025. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Barbara @Barbara.ridgway@middlemore.co.nz

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