Microbiologist, Microbiology, LabPlus Auckland at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Fixed term part time role with 0.4fte/per week
• Join our friendly supportive team who are driven by providing a high-quality clinical service across New Zealand

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

We are looking for a Clinical Microbiologist, to join our LabPlus team. This is a fixed term part time role (0.4fte/week) to provide cover for sabbatical leave. In this role you will be offering a pathology and clinical consultative service in Clinical Microbiology within LabPlus and for the Health New Zealand (NZ (HNZ), Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland district. The role will serve as a clinical liaison among ADHB clinical services utilizing the Microbiology Department, support the delivery of national reference services, and facilitate clinical communication between clinicians and pathologists from other HNZ districts.

• To liaise with clinical staff about clinical problems to support appropriate diagnostic testing.
• To advise the Clinical Head, Microbiology on priorities and changing needs in the diagnostic practice of microbiology.
• To authorise results and assist with updating the reporting format in the depart
• To participate in quality assurance programmes where relevant to the practice of Pathology
• To participate in continuing medical education activities including clinically based research and development activities and present findings at appropriate venues
• To support registrars to successfully achieve RCPA training requirements
• To use departmental material appropriately for research and development

About the Team/Service/ Location

The clinical microbiology team is located on-site, Building 31, LabPlus. The Microbiology Department is located on Level 2 and the PC3 TB Laboratory is located on Level 4. There are five SMOs, working part-time, providing support for the department. There are two funded pathology registrar positions currently occupied by senior trainees.

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About you

As the ideal person for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• FRCPA or equivalent, registered or registerable with the NZMC and vocational registration appropriate for a pathology service
• Pathology and clinical experience at a consultant level
• FRACP, or equivalent, and infection prevention and control qualifications
• Knowledge of Laboratory- based information systems including Delphic
• A commitment to achieving equitable outcomes for Māori
• Ability to contribute service delivery plan and achieve short-term objectives within the strategic guide

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 For further information on this role please contact Sally Roberts - Clinical Head of Microbiology at sally.roberts@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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

Advertising closes: Tuesday 17 February 2026 at Time 11:59 pm (New Zealand standard time).

To apply please click on the `Apply tab below and submit your application online attaching your updated CV and Covering Letter.

Please do not delay your application as we screen applications as they come through and may close the applications as soon as we have a good pool of candidates for the role.

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If you have any queries about accessibility, or technical issues with the online process, please contact Aaron Chamberlain- Recruitment Consultant at aaron.chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz quoting ref #ADHB23904 to discuss how we can best support your application.

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