Medical Laboratory Scientist, Haematology Laboratoryat Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau -
Permanent, 1.0 FTERemuneration dependent on experience as per PSA Allied Health MECA ($77,087
- $110,210) or APEX Laboratory Workers MECA Core MLS salary scale, ($78,629
- $112,414)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 ManukauHealth 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 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 Zealands 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 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.About youIdeally you will have:Registration as an MLS with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand and have a current APCAt least 2 years recent experience working in a Haematology LaboratoryA good understanding of ISO15189 2022 and a commitment to quality improvement principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsConfidence with computer LIS systems, preferably with experience using Sysmex Delphic and IT3000/Infinity/NavifyExperience with health and safety protocolsA 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!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 now.
All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 19/02/2026.
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If you have any questions about the role, please contact reshma.amin@tewhatuora.govt.nz.We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of this advertisement.At Counties Manukau Health people and their lives matter to us.
We are a values based and inclusive organisation that is committed to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.To help us achieve this we need a workforce that reflects the population we serve.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds who share our values and have a passion to work in our community and would greatly value seeing applicants from our Maaori and Pacific communities.
We are also committed to our Disability Strategy, which focuses on people with disabilities; they are our patients, whaanau, community and our staff
- all carefully considered in our action plan.
Together we will improve the accessibility needs for everyone who has a disability.
Our values are Valuing Everyone- Whakawhanaungatanga , Kind Manaakitanga, Together Kotahitanga, Excellent- Rangatiratanga.If these are your values too, then join us today.