Medical Laboratory Technician / Trainee

North Island - Taranaki; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Technician to join its Laboratory team in New Plymouth. The role covers diagnostic testing across biochemistry, blood bank, haematology, and microbiology, with responsibilities in Point of Care Testing, Molecular Biology, and Specimen Services.

The lab operates Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm with weekend and on-call shifts to provide 24/7 service and ensure high-quality patient care across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in medical laboratory techniques and related scientific skills.
• Experience with phlebotomy is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaborative working style.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic testing across biochemistry, blood bank, haematology and microbiology.
• Contribute to Point of Care Testing, Molecular Biology and Specimen Services.
• Support 24/7 service delivery with rostered weekend and out-of-hours coverage.

Skills

Medical laboratory techniques

Phlebotomy (preferred)

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

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North Island - Taranaki – New Plymouth, North Island

• Full Time position (1.0FTE; 80 hours per fortnight).
• Located at Taranaki Base Hospital.

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

Join the Laboratory team at Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki and play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic testing services across biochemistry, blood bank, haematology, and microbiology. As a Medical Laboratory Technician, youll contribute to a variety of disciplines including Point of Care Testing, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, and Specimen Services. Our laboratory operates Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with weekend and out-of-hours shifts to ensure 24/7 service delivery. This is a great opportunity to work within a skilled, collaborative team committed to supporting patient care across the region.

About the Service

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Taranaki employs approximately 350 allied health professionals across its services, and our Medical Laboratory team is a vital part of delivering timely, high-quality diagnostic services to the region. Operating 24/7, the laboratory provides essential testing in biochemistry, blood bank, haematology, and microbiology. The service also supports key areas such as Point of Care Testing, Molecular Biology, and Specimen Services. Hours will be rostered and rotating, The team works collaboratively to support both acute and community healthcare across Taranaki. The service is committed to innovation, accuracy, and maintaining the highest standards of patient care.

About you

The successful candidate will hold a qualification that enables registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ), as well as:

• Have medical laboratory technical and scientific skills, or have an interest in this area
• Experience with phlebotomy (preferred but not essential).
• Provenability towork in a team environment.
• High level of attention to detail.

About Taranaki

• Do you want to work for an employer known for its focus on employee wellness?
• Would you like to work with a passionate and innovative team?
• Join us on the slopes of Taranaki Maunga!

New Plymouth was named the most liveable city, for a population between 75,000-150,000, by the International Awards for Liveable Communities

Taranaki boasts some of New Zealands most iconic natural landscapes, like Mt Taranaki and many adventure activities.The rugged and wild coastline is home to more than 12 world-class surf breaks. Taranaki is a placewhere you can ski and surf on the same day.For a more relaxing experience, there are many walks (bush, coastal or mountain) as well as art trails, festivals and award-winning museums and galleries and a thriving caf culture.

Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a large organisation(2,400 staff) operating in the exciting, changing Health sector for a population of 116,600 people.

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.