Medical Lab Scientist / Technician
About the RoleJoin our friendly and supportive laboratory team, providing Point of Care (POCT) support for clinical services across the Waikato district. This is a temporary position to cover parental leave for 12 months.The successful applicant will work as part of a small, friendly team of laboratory staff, applying their medical laboratory skills to support and maintain the POCT service.
This includes managing and maintaining a wide range of equipment, validating new devices, training POCT users, troubleshooting issues, conducting audits, and overseeing quality assurance activities. Click here to view the position description.
About the Team/Service/ LocationThe POCT Coordinators are based within the modern laboratory at Waikato Hospital and also provide support to the four smaller hospital laboratories within the Waikato region, regularly travelling to clinical areas and equipment locations to deliver onsite assistance and support.
About youSkills and experience you will need to be considered for the role:Ideally a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician, or eligible for registration with the Medical Sciences CouncilTechnically savvy with computer applicationsUnderstanding of and commitment to quality improvement principlesA people person with the ability to communicate wellAbility to work independently as well as part of the team Working at Health New ZealandHealth 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 ApplyTo 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 27 February 2026. 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.