Phlebotomy Trainee: Path to Qualified Pre-Analytical Tech

Awanui Group; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Awanui Labs - Balclutha is seeking a motivated Trainee/Registered Phlebotomist to join the Patient Services team at Balclutha, with some training in Dunedin. The permanent, part-time role offers hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.

You will collect blood samples, handle specimens, and support laboratory services while upholding patient confidentiality and quality standards. Training toward becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician is provided

Qualifications

• 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.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients in both community and hospital settings.
• Handle and manage contained biological specimens, including blood, faeces, urine, and tissue, in accordance with safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure accurate labelling, handling, and transport of patient specimens.
• Support the processing and testing of specimens using Point of Care testing machines.
• Maintain patient care, confidentiality, and quality standards always.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Eligibility to work NZ

Tools

Point of Care testing machines

Job description

Awanui Labs - Balclutha is seeking a motivated Trainee/Registered Phlebotomist to join the Patient Services team at Balclutha, with some training in Dunedin. The permanent, part-time role offers hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.

You will collect blood samples, handle specimens, and support laboratory services while upholding patient confidentiality and quality standards. Training toward becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician is provided