Phlebotomist, Laboratory

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau is seeking an experienced Phlebotomist (QPT/QMLT) for a 0.7FTE permanent position in Auckland. The role involves phlebotomy across age groups and IV cannulation, with weekend rostering and some call-back.

The successful candidate will join a 45-strong phlebotomy team serving Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park. The position requires registration or eligibility in NZ, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in New Zealand.
• Registered QPT/QMLT or able to obtain registration with the Medical Sciences Council of NZ.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the Privacy Act.
• Able to collect blood samples from adults, children and neonates.
• Able to perform IV cannulation as an extended scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection and IV cannulation across age groups.
• Work across Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park Collection Room Services.
• Rostered shifts across a 7 days per fortnight pattern; weekends and call-backs as required.
• Contribute to high-quality phlebotomy and patient care in a hospital setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Blood collection

IV cannulation

Education

QPT/QMLT registration

Job description

Permanent, 0.7FTE Part Time HoursRemuneration as per PSA Allied Health MECA guidelinesHealth 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

We are currently looking for an experienced Medical Sciences Council registered Phlebotomist (QPT/QMLT) to join our team at Counties Manukau District. Experience in blood collection for all age groups and previous experience in Intravenous Cannulation is desirable.The position will be 7 days per fortnight rostered shift work. Flexibility with working hours is required, able to participate in weekend roster and some call-back. The successful applicant will work across both Middlemore Hospital and Manukau Health Park.If you have an excellent interpersonal and organisation skill and likes working in a hospital environment, then this opportunity could be for you.

About the Team/Service/ Location

Our team of 45 Phlebotomists provides Phlebotomy and IV Cannulation Support Service to 44 wards across Middlemore Hospital, 1 Middlemore Collection Room Service and 1 Manukau Health Park Collection Room Service.

About you

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand
• Registered QPT/QMLT or able to obtain registration from the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand
• Knowledge of and ability to apply the Privacy Act
• Able to collect blood samples from adults, children and neonates
• Able to perform IV Cannulation as an extended scope of practice

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 27th October 2026.