Clinical Microbiologist

Awanui Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Awanui Labs Auckland is seeking a Clinical Microbiologist in a permanent part-time role based in Auckland. You will join a friendly team delivering routine and urgent microbiology and infectious serology reporting within a large community laboratory network.

The role offers opportunities to lead scientific staff, support education and training, and contribute to network-wide policies across multiple laboratories in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Medical degree recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand and a post graduate Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in clinical community or hospital laboratories is preferred.
• Commitment to high-quality pathology services and continuous professional development.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration and flexibility are essential as the network grows.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.
• Candidates without current NZ registration may be considered while in the process of becoming qualified.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for delivering routine and urgent microbiology and infectious serology reporting.
• Provide leadership and professional support to scientific staff, with education and capability development.
• Promote best practice, efficient workflows and network-wide policies in collaboration with clinical leadership.

Skills

Medical degree

RCPA fellowship

Clinical lab experience

Teamwork & flexibility

NZ work eligibility

Education

Medical degree (MCNZ)

Fellowship of RCPA

Job description

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Who we are | Ko wai mātou:
Awanui Labs is a part of Awanui Group, the largest network of human and veterinary pathology laboratories in New Zealand. At Awanui, we’re proud to be a national network of 25 laboratories, 150 collection centres, and employers of over 2,200 people throughout Aotearoa. Our team of specialist pathologists, scientists, technicians, phlebotomists, couriers, and shared services personnel deliver a world-class service that together collects, analyzes, and reports over 7 million patient results annually.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:

We are seeking a Clinical Microbiologistto join our team in a permanent part-time role, based in Auckland.

As a large community laboratory serving a population of over 1.6 million people, Awanui Labs Auckland provides services to more than 330 medical practices and works closely across the wider Awanui network. The Auckland laboratory currently covers the Northland and Auckland regions, with future growth expected to include additional regional laboratories, supporting community services while maintaining strong relationships with clinicians and public health providers.

In this role, you will join a friendly team of two microbiologists, alongside a broader network of microbiology colleagues across Awanui. The service operates across multiple locations with integrated support, including remote coverage for smaller satellite and regional laboratories, both for routine work and accreditation purposes. Our laboratories utilise a single laboratory information system (LIS), and we are well advanced in microbiology procedures and practices, enabling effective collaboration and shared resourcing across the network.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will share responsibility for delivering routine and urgent microbiology and infectious serology reporting within a large community laboratory, operating with a strong commitment to diagnostic stewardship. It also includes supporting technical and pre-analytical staff, engaging with referrers, and contributing to the operational team.
• Provide leadership and professional support to scientific staff, with a focus on education, training, and capability development.
• Promote best practice, efficient workflows, and consistent network-wide policies in collaboration with clinical leadership.

About you | He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role you need to:

• Have a medical degree recognised by the Medical Council of New Zealand and a post graduate Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, or a qualification deemed equivalent by the Medical Council of New Zealand.
• Experience in clinical community or hospital laboratories is preferred; we are well placed to support an early career microbiologist within our network.
• Demonstrate commitment to providing high-quality pathology services and maintain continuous professional development.
• Excellent teamwork, collaboration and flexibility is essential as our network grows and adapts to the needs of New Zealand.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

If you do not yet have your registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand and the RCPA, we will also consider candidates who are in the process of becoming qualified.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:Our three core values guide us in creating an inclusive and respected workplace where everyone can thrive and make a meaningful difference:

• Manaakitanga- We Carefor each other and the people we serve.
• Whakapakari- We Improveand adapt to create opportunities for success.
• Hiranga- We Deliverthe highest quality medical and scientific expertise.

Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, delivering outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals. We have a great reputation as the largest laboratory network in New Zealand.

Working as a Microbiologist in New Zealand offers the advantage of close-knit professional networks, fostering strong collegial relationships within a highly supportive environment across Health New Zealand and private sector laboratories.

• We offer a generous remuneration package with an annual professional development allowance and leave entitlements including six weeks of annual leave and two weeks of paid professional development leave.
• We also offer excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, supporting your professional competency and career growth.

For more information about Awanui Labs visit our websitehttps://www.awanuilabs.co.nz/

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team,

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.