Pathologist Assistant, LabPlus - Anatomical Pathology Community

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in Auckland's Mount Wellington hosts a permanent full-time role for a Pathologist Assistant or experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist in our Histology Dissection Team.

You will perform advanced tissue dissection, work closely with consultant pathologists, and apply dissection protocols guided by RCPA standards, contributing to timely, accurate diagnostic results for the region.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or eligible to register with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand (MSCNZ).
• Experience in dissection/cut-up is essential.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy and patient outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Join the Histology Dissection Team at Mt Wellington.
• Work closely with consultant pathologists to deliver results.
• Apply advanced dissection knowledge per protocols (RCPA guidance).

Skills

Advanced tissue dissection

Dissection/cut-up experience

Team collaboration with pathologists

RCPA dissection protocols familiarity

Education

MSC NZ registration as Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

Job description

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Pathologist Assistant, LabPlus - Anatomical Pathology Community

New Zealands leading laboratory service

Permanent full time role Community work based at Mount Wellington

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

Based in our Histology Dissection Team at Mt Wellington, this is a great opportunity for a Pathologist Assistant or experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our proficient Scientific and Technical team. This role requires:

• Advanced tissue dissection skillset along with theoretical and practical knowledge of human anatomy and pathology.
• Working closely with consultant pathologists.
• Familiarity with Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA) dissection protocols.

For further details, please refer to the position descriptions below:

• For those coming with Pathologist Assistant experience, please see here for the position description
• For those coming with Medical Laboratory Scientist experience, please see here for the position description

About the Team/Service/Location

Anatomic Pathology Service (APS) is an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and part of Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand and Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We provide a wide range of anatomical pathology specialist diagnostic histology and cytology services to the Auckland region and beyond by processing specimens from over 4,000 private specialists, surgical hospitals, and general practitioners. Our Consultant Pathologists collaborate closely with our experienced team of pathologist assistants, scientists and technicians to deliver high-quality and timely results for the patients and clinicians.

You will join a team of 100 highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. We foster a supportive culture that values open communication, professional growth, and continuous learning.

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About You

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Be currently registered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand www.mscouncil.org.nz or be eligible to do so at point of application.
• Have experience in dissection/cut-up (Essential) Certified competency in advanced tissue dissection (Desirable).
• Be committed to quality, accuracy and patient outcomes.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and a positive, team-focused approach.

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.