Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Whangarei Hospital is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to support Microbiology. You will assist with receipt, documentation, and processing of all specimens as required by policies and protocols.

Join a 19-strong team in one of New Zealand's most modern labs. You will work 40 hours a week with a 24/7 roster and rostered days off, contributing to safe, effective patient care in a winterless north setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with the NZ Medical Sciences Council is required.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills.
• Understanding of health/illness and infection prevention.
• Previous experience in a Healthcare setting.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Recent Microbiology lab experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in receipt, documentation, and registration of specimens.
• Process specimens and related work in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Support efficient and effective operations of the Pathology service.
• Collaborate with the Microbiology team to ensure accurate results.

Skills

NZ medical registration

Basic computer literacy

Team player

Ability to learn quickly

Healthcare experience

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician qualification

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technician - Microbiology

• Microbiology, Pathology Services - Whangarei Hospital
• Permanent full-time position, working 40 hours per week
• This is a great role as it allows for a 24/7 roster with rostered days off, where you can enjoy time off with your family and outdoors in the winterless north.

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 Medical Laboratory Technician, you will assist in the receipt, documentation, registration, processing of all specimens, including those referred to other laboratories, as required by authorized policies and protocols. You will also be required to perform other technical and operational duties normally expected of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), such as those related to efficient and effective operations of the Pathology service.

Our team of 19 strive to provide excellent services to the patients of Northland. You have the opportunity to work in one of the most modern labs in New Zealand. As a Medical Laboratory Technician in Microbiology, you become part of the team that uncovers what the naked eye cant see. Every specimen tells a story, and your skill helps transform that story into safe, effective patient care.

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.

For more information on living and working in Northland, click here

About you

• Medical Laboratory Technician with registration with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council
• Basic computer literacy
• Proven ability to rapidly learn new knowledge and skills
• A basic understanding of health/illness and prevention of infection
• Previous experience within a Healthcare setting
• Ability to work as a team member

Recent experience working within a Medical Laboratory within Microbiology is desired.

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.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers portal by 22nd November 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Olivia Matthews at [e-mail] .

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