Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Awanui Group Balclutha is seeking a motivated Trainee/Registered Phlebotomist for the Patient Services team. This permanent, part-time role (30 hours per fortnight) offers hands-on experience in a professional, supportive environment with training in Dunedin.

You will collect samples in community and hospital settings, manage specimens safely, and support testing with Point of Care machines, while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• To be successful you need a positive, friendly approach and cultural sensitivity.
• Compassion for others and a desire to provide high-quality care to patients of all ages.
• Excellent customer service with high personal presentation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow processes accurately under pressure.
• Respect for patient confidentiality in all matters.
• Good computer skills.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand; training support to become a Qualified Medical Laboratory Pre-Analytical Technician within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples from patients in community and hospital settings.
• Handle and manage biological specimens (blood, faeces, urine, tissue) safely and compliantly.
• Ensure accurate labelling, handling and transport of specimens.
• Support processing and testing of specimens using Point of Care machines.
• Maintain patient care, confidentiality and quality standards.

Skills

Positive and friendly approach

Compassion for others

Excellent customer service

Personal presentation

Attention to detail

Follow processes

Patient confidentiality

Good computer skills

Eligibility to work in New Zealand

Job description

Trainee / Registered Phlebotomist – Patient Services

Permanent, Part-time

Balclutha

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.

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:

Our three core values guide us in achieving an inclusive and respected workplace where everyone can thrive and make a difference.

• 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 17th November 2026