Laboratory Technician

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay in Wairoa, North Island invites a Preanalytical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist to join our laboratory team. You will collect, receive, and process patient samples, perform phlebotomy, and support point-of-care testing to aid timely diagnoses and high-quality service for our community.

Ideally you bring registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ or are working toward registration, strong communication, attention to

Qualifications

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ or working towards registration.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow laboratory protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Collect, receive, and process patient samples.
• Perform phlebotomy duties and point-of-care testing.
• Ensure specimens are managed accurately and efficiently per protocols.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem solving

Medical laboratory experience

Education

Registration with Medical Sciences Council of NZ (or working towards)

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

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Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Matau a Māui Hawke's Bay – Wairoa, North Island

• Permanent, Part Time, 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE)
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where you'll combine patient care and laboratory science to support the health and wellbeing of your local community.

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

As a Preanalytical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist, you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of high quality laboratory services to the Wairoa community. You will be responsible for collecting, receiving, processing, and preparing patient samples, undertaking phlebotomy duties, performing point of care testing, and ensuring specimens are managed accurately and efficiently in line with laboratory standards and protocols.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with a keen interest in healthcare and science who enjoys working directly with patients. You'll be part of a professional laboratory team committed to quality, accuracy, and excellent service, while contributing to timely diagnoses and positive patient outcomes.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our Laboratory Service provides vital diagnostic support to healthcare services across Hawke's Bay. Working from Wairoa Hospital, you will be part of a close knit team that delivers essential laboratory and phlebotomy services to the local community while maintaining strong links with the wider Hawke's Bay Laboratory network.

Wairoa offers a unique lifestyle with a strong sense of community, beautiful natural surroundings, and easy access to beaches, rivers, and outdoor recreation.

About you

As a Preanalytical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist, you will bring:

• Registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, or be working towards registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow laboratory protocols accurately.
• Good computer and data entry skills.
• A positive attitude, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to delivering high-quality service.
• Previous medical laboratory or phlebotomy experience.
• Experience with specimen collection and processing.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems and laboratory environments.

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.

All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 1st October 2026.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact **********@hbdhb.govt.nz

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

Whilst Health New Zealand is undergoing change, affected employees will be given preference and priority for this position.