Casual Medical Laboratory Scientist

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Waitematā; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand Waitematā is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to work across Microbiology and Biochemistry. This casual position requires providing high-quality diagnostic services to patients across North Shore and Waitākere hospitals, with a 24/7 roster.

Applicants must hold an annual practising certificate (or eligibility to register with the NZ Medical Sciences Council), demonstrate strong communication skills, and show flexibility with shift work.

Qualifications

• Annual practising certificate and registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council, or eligibility to register.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work across Biochemistry and Microbiology in a 24/7 roster covering North Shore and Waitākere Hospital sites.
• Be a team player, well organised and able to manage competing priorities in a busy hospital laboratory environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Medical Laboratory ScientistMicrobiology/BiochemistryNorth Shore & Waitākere HospitalsCasual positionHealth 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

As a Medical Laboratory ScientistMicrobiology/Biochemistry, you will provide a high quality, innovative diagnostic laboratory service that meets the needs of our patients, consumers, and whānau. Clickhereto view the position description.

About Us

Health New Zealand Waitematā provides health services to approximately 650,000 residents of the North Shore, Waitakere, and Rodney areas. It has the largest population of any district health area.

About you

Requirements

• A current annual practising certificate and registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council, or eligibility to register with the Council.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A demonstrated flexible approach to shift work.

Preferred qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a hospital-based laboratory setting.
• Experience and qualification in biochemistry or microbiology.
• Experience, knowledge, or qualification in immunology or molecular testing.
• New graduate with both biochemistry and microbiology placements may also be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to work in both Biochemistry and Microbiology, participating in a 24/7 roster, covering North Shore Hospital and Waitākere Hospital sites.

You will need to be a team player, well organised and able to manage the demands of competing priorities in a busy hospital laboratory environment.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 18 October 2026.

Job reference: WDHB21640