Trainee/Phlebotomist

Awanui Group; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Awanui Labs Blenheim is seeking a warm, patient-focused Trainee or Qualified Phlebotomist to join our Blenheim Laboratory team. This casual position offers flexibility with no fixed hours, working in a state-of-the-art lab.

You will collect blood samples, handle contained specimens with care, and provide professional customer service while linking health professionals, patients, and the laboratory. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is required, with support toward professional registration if

Qualifications

• To succeed in this role you will need a positive and friendly approach and demonstrate cultural and social sensitivity.
• Compassion for others and a desire to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages.
• Excellent customer service skills and a professional personal presentation.

Responsibilities

• The key tasks include blood collection and handling contained specimens (blood, faeces, tissue) and preparing samples for transportation.
• Provide professional customer service and act as a link between health professionals, patients and the laboratory.

Skills

Positive attitude

Customer service

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Teamwork

Education

MSC registration (desirable)

Annual Practising Certificate as Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician (desirable)

Job description

Trainee/Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Casual

Blenheim, Marlborough

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs Blenheim (previously known as Medlab South) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui Labs Blenheim is owned by Awanui Group (Previously known as Asia Pacific Healthcare 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 tūranga:

We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee or Qualified Phlebotomist to join our Blenheim Laboratory team.

This is a casual position with no set hours or days of work.

Responsibilities:

• The key tasks 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 succeed in this role you will need:

• 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.


• Registration with the Medical Science Council and an Annual Practising Certificate as a Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician in Patient Services is desirable, but not essential.


• 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 not already registered with the Medical Science Council of New Zealand, we will support you working towards becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Technician within 2 years of employment.

Application closes 15 November 2026