Cytology Medical Laboratory Scientist — Recent Grad

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking recent BMLSc graduates for two cytology positions in the Anatomic Pathology Service (APS). We offer one permanent full-time role and one fixed-term full-time role (6 months).

The positions are based in the APS Laboratory in Mt Wellington, with easy access to public transport and motorways. You will join a team of 100 professionals committed to excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Recent BMLSc graduate with clinical placement in cytology.
• Solid knowledge of cellular structures, pathology, HPV and molecular testing.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy and precision.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills across colleagues and clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Support cytology operations and integrate into diagnostic workflows.
• Participate in ongoing learning and succession planning within the APS Cytology team.
• Collaborate with a 100-person team to ensure timely, high-quality results for patients.

Skills

Cytology

Medical Laboratory Science

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland is seeking recent BMLSc graduates for two cytology positions in the Anatomic Pathology Service (APS). We offer one permanent full-time role and one fixed-term full-time role (6 months).

The positions are based in the APS Laboratory in Mt Wellington, with easy access to public transport and motorways. You will join a team of 100 professionals committed to excellence, innovation and patient-centred care.