Technical Lead - Haematology - Invercargill

Awanui; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Awanui is seeking a Technical Lead for their Invercargill Laboratory to oversee daily operations and provide scientific guidance. The ideal candidate will be a registered Scientist with strong leadership skills, knowledge of laboratory practices, and a dedication to quality service. Join a high-performing team in a technologically advanced environment, enhancing your skills through in-house development opportunities.

Benefits

In-house Learning & Development team

Friendly, high-performing team environment

Qualifications

• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in training staff and team leadership.
• Knowledge of safety and quality assurance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the technical area.
• Provide technical and scientific direction to team members.
• Participate in a 24/7 roster.

Skills

Communication

Facilitation

Mentoring

Knowledge of laboratory operations

Education

Registration as a Scientist

Annual Practicing Certificate

Job description

Technical Lead – Haematology
Permanent, Full-time
Invercargill

Who we are | Ko wai mātou
Awanui Labs Invercargill (Previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs Invercargill is owned by Awanui Group (previously known as APHG), a healthcare company committed to providing facilities and services that deliver exceptional care to its clients.

About the role | Mō te tūranga:
We are currently seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and skilled Scientist who is eager to expand their career and grow into a Technical Lead role. This is a full-time position of 80 hours each fortnight, located in our Invercargill Laboratory.

You will work in partnership with the Laboratory Manager and Head of Department, Core Laboratory, to lead the day-to-day operations of the technical area and the performance of pathology tests. The Technical Lead will provide technical and scientific direction to scientists, technicians and trainees, to develop a cohesive team and maintain a commitment to providing a high-quality service.

About you | He kōrero mōu
To be successful in this role, you will need to:

• Registration as a Scientist with the New Zealand Medical Sciences Council and hold a current Annual Practicing Certificate.
• Ideally have previously held a senior position/supervisory role within a team which included responsibility for training staff.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills and the ability to use these for coaching and mentoring of others.
• A sound knowledge of laboratory operations including, safety, quality assurance processes, operation of equipment and hands-on practical experience.
• You will be required to participate in the 24/7 roster.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

What’s in it for you | He aha mōu:
You will be joining a friendly, high-performing, and forward-thinking team environment. Our laboratory is highly automated and technically advanced, already delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals. Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning & Development team, ensuring 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 then we want to hear from you, please click ‘Apply now’.

Applications closes 24 July 2025