Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist

Awanui; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Awanui Balclutha is seeking a Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist to join the Patient Services team. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours per fortnight) provides hands-on experience in a busy collection centre, with some training in Dunedin.

You will collect samples, ensure safe handling, and support laboratory testing while upholding patient care and confidentiality. The role offers development toward becoming a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician within 2 years, aligned

Qualifications

• Experience or aptitude for handling patient interactions with care and professionalism.
• Attention to accuracy in specimen collection, labeling and transport.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a laboratory pre-analytical role.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand and comply with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients in community and hospital settings.
• Handle biological specimens in accordance with safety and compliance standards.
• Ensure accurate labelling, handling and transport of specimens.
• Support processing and testing with Point of Care devices.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and high-quality care at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Cultural sensitivity

Compassionate care

Eligibility to work in NZ

Education

NZ Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician in training

Job description

Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Permanent, Part-time
Balclutha

Who we are | Ko wai mātou:

Awanui Labs - Balclutha (previously known as SCL) provides high-quality diagnostic pathology services to the community, healthcare professionals and their patients. Awanui labs - Balclutha 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:

Our Patient Services Department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee to join our team at our Balclutha Collection Centre (some training will be in Dunedin). This permanent, part-time role (30 hours per fortnight) offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment.

You’ll have the chance to develop your skills, learn from an experienced team, and play a key role in supporting patient care and laboratory services. This is a rewarding position for someone eager to grow, make a meaningful contribution, and be part of a dynamic healthcare team.

Key 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.

About you | He kōrero mōu

To be successful in this role you need to have:

• 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.

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 Pre-Analytical Technician within 2 years of employment.

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, already delivering an outstanding service for patients and healthcare professionals.

Explore excellent opportunities to enhance your skills with our in-house Learning and 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,

Application closes 10th October 2026