Genetic Pathologist, Diagnostic Genetics, Auckland City Hospital at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Genetic Pathologist / Clinical Scientist / Fellow Diagnostic Genetics

• New Zealands leading provider of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services
• Full time permanent role (1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week)

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 welcome applications from Genetic Pathologists, Clinical Scientists (Genomics) and newly qualified Fellows to join our expanding Diagnostic Genetics team. As the largest hospital-based genomics service in Aotearoa New Zealand, we are building capacity across germline and somatic genomics, and offer multiple pathways for applicants at different stages of practice. The preferred candidate will be highly motivated, innovative, adaptable and responsive to the changing demands and opportunities in genomics. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 

The overall aim of this role is to enhance health outcomes for people in the Auckland region through clinical and laboratory practice, teaching, supervision, research, service and leadership.

For further details, please refer to the Position descriptions below.

• Clinical Scientist
• Genetic Pathologist

Opportunity to be part of the Auckland Academic Health Alliance; a partnership between Metropolitan Auckland District Health Boards and the University of Auckland

The Diagnostic Genetics department has established links with the University of Auckland and there will be an opportunity to be involved in research and teaching.

For Genetic Pathologist or Fellows also interested in an academic role with the University of Auckland, a 0.4 FTE position at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences will be advertised in parallel.

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About you

Genetic Pathologist

You will need to be a medical doctor with post-graduate specialist qualification in Pathology and eligible for vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand as a Pathologist to apply for this role.

Please note, if you are not currently registered in New Zealand and have overseas medical qualifications, you will be required to provide source verification of your qualifications for your registration application. For more information about the registration process and source verification of qualifications, please visit www.mcnz.org.nz

The ideal candidate for this role will have trained in Genetic Pathology but enquiries are welcome from individuals from those who meet the eligibility criteria with other genetic pathology experience.

Clinical Scientists (Genomics)

Applicants who are registered Clinical Scientists with FFSc (RCPA) or FRCPath (or equivalent) qualifications in genetics/genomics/molecular pathology.

Fellows

Applications from newly qualified fellows who are medical doctors who have undertaken post graduate training in Genetic Pathology are encouraged, as are enquiries for Fellowships for those wishing to undertake additional postgraduate experience.

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 April 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Aaron Chamberlain at Aaron.Chamberlain@tewhatuora.govt.nz

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