Chemical Pathologist

South Island - Canterbury; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa support

Flexible work

Professional development

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora - Canterbury invites applications for a Chemical Pathologist based at Christchurch Hospital, the South Island's largest tertiary centre. You will join a team of three Chemical Pathologists and a registrar, delivering diagnostic services and contributing to test development in specialist biochemistry.

This permanent full-time role offers opportunities in lipid clinics, national screening programmes, quality improvement, teaching, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Vocational registration (or eligibility) in Chemical Pathology with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.
• Experience or strong interest in specialist biochemistry testing (e.g., mass spectrometry, endocrine, toxicology).
• Interest in lipidology or running lipid clinics (desirable but not essential).
• A passion for innovation, quality improvement, and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver diagnostic services and quality assurance in Chemical Pathology.
• Support test validation and implementation.
• Contribute to innovation in specialist biochemistry.
• Participate in lipid clinics and national programmes.

Skills

Chemical Pathology

Mass spectrometry

Endocrine testing

Toxicology testing

Lipidology

Education

MCNZ registration eligibility

FRCPA or equivalent

Tools

MS/MS

Q-TOF

ICP-MS

Job description

South Island - Canterbury – Christchurch, South Island

Chemical Pathologist | Christchurch | Permanent Full Time

Shape the future of pathology in Aotearoa New Zealand 'while enjoying the lifestyle only Waitaha Canterbury can offer.

Join a nationally respected, innovation-focused laboratoryworking alongside leading experts in specialist biochemistry.

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is grounded in TeTiriti o Waitangi and committed to building a health system that serves all NewZealanders with equity and excellence.

About the Role

As a Chemical Pathologist with Canterbury HealthLaboratories (CHL), you will play a pivotal role in delivering diagnosticservices, quality assurance, and specialist test development for one of onlytwo tertiary referral laboratories in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Based at Christchurch Hospital, the South Island's largesttertiary centre, you will join a collaborative team of three ChemicalPathologists and a registrar. Together, you will provide expert interpretation,support scientific teams, guide test validation and implementation, and contributeto innovation in specialist biochemistry.

You will also have opportunities to participate in lipidclinics, national screening programmes, research, and teaching supported by alaboratory committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

About the Team / Service / Location

Canterbury Health Laboratories (CHL) is a national leader indiagnostic pathology and a key part of Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha Canterbury.

Our laboratory provides 24/7 services to ChristchurchHospital, regional services across Te Waipounamu (South Island), and specialistservices nationwide. The team includes highly skilled scientists, technicians,phlebotomists, and support staff - all dedicated to innovation andpatient-centred care.

We operate a comprehensive test menu covering toxicology,metabolic, endocrine, and protein biomarkers, supported by advanced technologyincluding MS/MS, Q-TOF, TOF, and ICP-MS. The lab is ISO 15189 accredited and anapproved RCPA and University of Otago training site.

Find out more about living and working in ŌtautahiChristchurch here.

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Vocationalregistration (or eligibility) in Chemical Pathology with the MedicalCouncil of New Zealand (MCNZ)
• Fellowshipof the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent
• Experienceor strong interest in specialist biochemistry testing (e.g., massspectrometry, endocrine, toxicology)
• Interestin lipidology or running lipid clinics (desirable but not essential)
• Apassion for innovation, quality improvement, and teaching

New fellows are warmly encouraged to apply - full supportand training will be provided.

Applicants must be eligible for vocational registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand in Chemical Pathology. Supervision capacity is limited, so preference will be given to those holding FRCPA, FRCPath, or equivalent qualifications.

Learn more aboutMCNZ registration

Working at Health New Zealand

At Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora, we arecommitted to delivering equitable, person-centred care. Our values put peoplefirst - Ko ngā tāngata, te mātua mahi - Putting people at the heart of allwe do.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Māori,Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

We offer:

• Flexibleworking arrangements where possible
• Ongoingprofessional development and academic partnerships
• Relocationand visa support for international candidates
• Achance to live and work in one of New Zealand's most liveable cities

Applications will be reviewed as received, and suitablecandidates may be progressed prior to the closing date.