Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry

North Island - Northland; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites applications for a Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry to join Te Tai Tokerau in Whangārei, Northland. The role provides complete oversight of Biochemistry within the Northland region, reporting to the Biochemistry lead and engaging with district laboratories.

Candidates must hold specialist MCNZ registration or be eligible, and FRCPA or equivalent is preferred. You will lead reporting, QA, and clinical pathway development, with a focus on collaboration

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in Pathology.
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Biochemistry testing, QA, and public health interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Biochemistry services in Northland, including reporting and quality assurance.
• Lead clinical pathway development and technical oversight.
• Collaborate with Whangārei and district laboratories and ensure compliance with IANZ requirements.

Skills

Biochemistry expertise

Leadership

Education

FRCPA fellowship or equivalent

Job description

North Island - Northland – Whangarei, North Island

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 are seeking a Chemical Pathologist - Biochemistry to join the team at Health New Zealand, Te Tai Tokerau and have complete oversight of the Biochemistry within Northland.

As a Chemical Pathologist, you will join a small but close-knit team dedicated to their patients. You will bring your extended experience within the Biochemistry testing environment to be able to take ownership of a range of tasks within the service. Collegial visits to the Whangarei and district laboratories will be a key element of the role and is an IANZ requirement. From reporting and procedure work to quality assurance and clinical pathway development. Ideally you will have an understanding of pathology and public health interaction as well as the regional systems in NZ and public-private laboratory services interaction.

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About the Location

As well as a warm climate, the "winterless north" offers excellent schools; affordable housing and scenic coastal areas offering a range of recreational activities. We are just a two hours' drive or 25-minute flight from the international hub of Auckland. To learn more about our stunning location please clickhere

For more information on living and working in Northland clickhere

About you

To be considered you must have or be eligible for specialist (or locum tenens) registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) in a Pathology Vocational scope of practice.

Ideally you will have completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA) or equivalent.

If you are currently overseas / not yet registered, we can assist you with the application process to obtain MCNZ registration.

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.

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