Phlebotomist - Patient Services - Canterbury

Awanui; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Awanui Labs – Canterbury seeks two experienced Phlebotomists to join our Patient Services team in Christchurch. Two part-time roles: 20 hours per week, permanent and casual options available.

You will collect blood samples and manage contained specimens in a supportive clinical environment, while delivering professional customer service and ensuring patient comfort and safety. Registration with the Medical Sciences Council or eligibility in progress is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy experience in clinical settings.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Commitment to patient comfort, safety and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Blood collection and handling of specimens (blood, Faeces, tissue) for transport.
• Provide professional customer service and act as a liaison between health professionals, patients and the lab.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Time management

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Job description

Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Positions Available: Multiple 2x Permanent, Part-time / and Casual roles

Christchurch, Canterbury

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs – Canterbury provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs – Canterbury is owned by Awanui Group, a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.

Our Patient Services Department is responsible for the collection of blood samples and handling contained specimens, i.e., human blood, faeces, urine, tissue etc from patients within the community and the hospital. These samples are then processed and tested in our state-of-the-art medical laboratory.

About the role | Mō te tūrangā:

We are currently seeking two experienced Phlebotomists to join our team in two part-time roles within a supportive clinical environment, we also have casual roles available. Each part-time position is 20 hours per week and involves providing high-quality specimen collection services while always ensuring patient comfort safety and professionalism.

We are looking for reliable, detail-oriented individual with strong phlebotomy experience and excellent interpersonal skills, who are confident working both independently and as part of a healthcare team.

Responsibilities include:

• Blood collection, responsible for handling contained specimens, i.e., human blood, faeces, and tissue, and preparing specimens for transportation.
• Provide professional customer service, and serve as a link between health professionals, their patients, and the laboratory.

About you | He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role:

• A positive and friendly approach to your work and demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity.
• Compassion for others, including a real desire to provide high-quality care to a wide variety of patients of all ages and circumstances.
• Excellent customer service skills including a high level of personal presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to follow processes accurately, even when under pressure.
• Respect for always ensuring patient confidentiality and in all matters.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding, fast-paced environment while maintaining strong self-management and time-management skills.
• Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practising Certificate.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

If you do not yet have your registration with the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand, we will also consider candidates who are in the process of becoming qualified.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:

• Manaakitanga - We Care for each other and the people we serve.
• Whakapakari - We Improve and adapt to create opportunities for success.
• Hiranga - We Deliver the highest quality medical and scientific expertise.

Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, delivering outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals.

We also offer excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in‑house Learning & Development team, supporting your professional competency and career growth.

If you are passionate about your work, dedicated to quality and want to be part of a friendly supportive team,

Application closes 10 September 2026.