Histology Technical Specialist Lead & Innovate Pathology

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau; Northland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is seeking a Technical Specialist in Medical Laboratory Science (Histology) at Whangarei Hospital. This permanent full-time role focuses on technical leadership within the Histology department to ensure high-quality, safe pathology services.

You will support staff development, drive continuous improvement in workflow, and contribute to timely, accurate diagnostics while ensuring adherence to standards and best-practice laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• NZ Registered & Licensed Medical Laboratory Scientist with MSC.
• Extensive experience in Histology and Anatomical Pathology.
• Proficient in clinical software and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and drive quality in Histology.
• Support operational, staffing and quality management.
• Facilitate staff development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Histology expertise

Leadership

Laboratory information systems

NZ registration and licensing

Computer literacy

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau is seeking a Technical Specialist in Medical Laboratory Science (Histology) at Whangarei Hospital. This permanent full-time role focuses on technical leadership within the Histology department to ensure high-quality, safe pathology services.

You will support staff development, drive continuous improvement in workflow, and contribute to timely, accurate diagnostics while ensuring adherence to standards and best-practice laboratory procedures.