Scientist Unit Manager, Labplus Anatomical Pathology & PeriNatal

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous Learning

Employee Perks

Inclusive Workplace

Job summary

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai Auckland seeks a Scientist Unit Manager of Anatomical Pathology at LabPLUS to lead Histology, Non-Gynae Cytology and Electron Microscopy, ensuring staffing and resources to meet service demands.

You will oversee budgets, mentor teams, and drive continuous improvement while developing essential testing protocols aligned with ISO 15189 standards and collaborating with Histopathologists for timely, accurate diagnostics.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education (or higher) in Medical Laboratory Science.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current APC.
• Proven success leading high performing laboratory teams and managing budgets.
• Deep understanding of quality, health and safety and continuous improvement systems.
• Collaborative style that nurtures professional growth and champions equity, including a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Expertise in Histology, Non-Gynae Cytology or Electron Microscopy is an advantage but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large multidisciplinary team and oversee operational delivery across Histology, Non-Gynae Cytology and Electron Microscopy.
• Manage budgets, develop business plans, and contribute to strategic projects shaping diagnostic services.
• Uphold quality assurance and health and safety standards and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and professional development within the team and implement new testing protocols aligned with ISO 15189 standards.
• Collaborate closely with Histopathologists and clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate, patient-focused diagnostic services.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Quality & safety

Continuous improvement

Equity & Te Tiriti

Education

Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Scientist Unit Manager, Labplus Anatomical Pathology & PeriNatal

• Scientist Unit Manager Anatomical Pathology , LabPLUS
• Te Toka Tumai - Auckland City Hospital

About the Role

As the Scientist Unit Manager of Anatomical Pathology at LabPLUS, you will hold a pivotal leadership position, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. In this role, youll be responsible for ensuring the laboratory is fully equippedboth in staffing and resourcesto meet current and future service demands. You will lead a large, multidisciplinary team and oversee operational delivery across Histology, Non-Gynae Cytology , and Electron Microscopy. Your remit includes managing budgets, developing business plans, and contributing to strategic projects that shape the direction of diagnostic services.

This is a role at the forefront of operational excellence. Youll guide scientific and technical teams, uphold quality assurance and health and safety standards, and embed a culture of continuous improvement. Mentorship and professional development will be central to your leadership approach, as develop and implement new testing protocols aligned with ISO 15189 standards.

Collaboration is keyworking closely with Histopathologists and clinical teams to ensure timely, accurate, and patient-focused diagnostic services that support informed clinical decision-making.

About the Team/Service/ Location

LabPLUSis an IANZ accredited medical laboratory and is one of New Zealand's premier laboratories. LabPLUS are part of the state-owned Te Toka Tumai Auckland. We offer a comprehensive pathology service for Auckland City Hospital, Starship Childrens Hospital, National Women's Health, and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. LabPLUS is also a major referral laboratory for specialised laboratory tests for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

About You

You pair scientific credibility with inclusive leadership.Essential attributes include:

• Tertiary education (or higher) in MedicalLaboratoryScience.
• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Scientist with a current APC.
• Proven success leading highperforming laboratory teams and managing budgets.
• Deep understanding of quality, healthandsafety and continuousimprovement systems.
• Collaborative style that nurtures professional growth and champions equity, including a commitment to TeTiritioWaitangi.
• Expertise in Histology, Non-Gynae Cytology or Electron Microscopy is an advantage but not mandatory.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nadia Al Anbuky Operations Manager on [phone]

Working at Health New Zealand

At LabPLUS Anatomical Pathology, we understand that there's more to life than mahi | work. Thats why were committed to supporting our people through a wide range of benefits, professional development opportunities, and a workplace culture that values balance, diversity, and excellence.

Competitive Remuneration

Your skills, experience, and qualifications are recognised through competitive pay aligned with the Auckland Regional Allied/Public Health and Technical MECA.

• Continuous Learning Access our online learning and development portal to keep your knowledge and skills current in a fast-evolving field.
• Employee Perks Take advantage of staff discounts, benefits, and exclusive memberships.
• Inclusive Workplace Be part of a diverse, welcoming team that values your contribution and fosters professional growth

Join a team of expert scientists, technicians and Consultant Pathologists committed to delivering worldclass diagnostics and advancing equity in healthcare. If youre ready to make a nationwide impact while elevating your own career, wed love to hear from you.

North Island - Auckland - Central Auckland

Job type: Permanent Full time